Family To Launch Landmark Legal Case Against Therapist
It is a familiar theme, but shocking every time: Young woman goes to therapist, her behaviour changes radically,
April 2016
A Juror’s Perspective on an Historic Abuse Case
We often find out about defence and prosecution arguments in historic abuse trials, rarely – if ever – do we discover what members of juries in these cases were thinking.
We Trusted The System – And It Destroyed Us
Do the police, the Crown Prosecution Service, and the barristers appointed to prosecute and defend those accused of historic allegations still follow due process?
It’s Now Harder for Men Charged with Rape to Get a Fair Trial
Human rights and civil liberties barrister, Barbara Hewson, has written an article saying that the justice system is skewed against men in rape cases because of an over-willingness to believe those who claim to be victims.
Met Police Commissioner Criticised Over Historic Abuse Cases
Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe, the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, has come under mounting criticism from multiple sources over his handling of historic abuse cases investigated by the MPS.
Former Royal Aide Cleared of Abuse Calls for Sacking of Met Chief
Lieutenant-Colonel Benjamin Herman spoke of his case at the annual British False Memory Society conference on Saturday, 9 April.
Hampstead Heath Case – The Satanic Cult That Wasn’t
The Hampstead Heath Case was one of the most remarkable, bizarre Satanic hoaxes ever yet perpetrated.
Website for Individuals Falsely Accused of a Sexual Offence
A new website has recently launched with the aim of helping individuals falsely accused of rape or sexual assault.
Constructing Rich False Memories of Committing a Crime
In an innovative and illuminating study, Dr Julia Shaw and Stephen Porter demonstrate how rich false memories of committing crimes can be generated by introducing incorrect details and utilizing suggestive memory techniques.
The Edward Heath Witch Hunt is the Stuff of Hitler’s Dreams
If it wasn’t so horrific, this would be entertaining.