Annual General Meeting and Conference Cancelled Due to Coronavirus
Regrettably, we have had to cancel the upcoming AGM as a result of the outbreak of the Coronavirus. Here is a copy of the letter sent out to members earlier today:
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Simon Warr – Falsely Accused Ex-Teacher – Has Died
Simon Warr, the former teacher and BBC broadcaster who was falsely accused of sex offences in 2012, has died of cancer aged 65.
Can Anyone Call Themselves a Therapist or Counsellor?
A BBC Investigation shows that in practise there is little or nothing to stop an unqualified individual from calling themselves a therapist or a counsellor.
Operation Midland Report – Severe Criticisms of the Met Police
The unredacted review into the conduct of Operation Midland has now been published.
Home Secretary Asks Police Watchdog to Investigate Met Police Over VIP Investigation
The controversy over the ‘VIP Paedophile Ring’ Investigation continues.
All Party Parliamentary Group on Miscarriages of Justice September 2019
Westminster Commission on Miscarriages of Justice Details and Confirmed Witnesses
Carl Beech Conviction – Media Discussion
The Batholomew’s Notes website has helpfully provided a comprehensive summary of the recent media coverage of the Carl Beech case, which has resulted in his conviction and imprisonment for 18 years on 12 counts of perverting the course of justice, one of fraud, and several child sexual offences.
Why Your Memories Can’t Be Trusted
The Guardian’s Max Sanderson explores the world of false memory with the assistance of Dr Julia Shaw and Professor Elizabeth Loftus. Memories are constantly changing and updating. They are not like recordings on a video tape. False memories can be implanted, and used for good or ill.
Can We Always Trust Our Own Memory? Studying Memory Distortion
Elizabeth Loftus talks about how false memories can be implanted, and how eyewitness testimony can be manipulated.
A Call to End the Uncertainty Caused by Long Police Investigations
Claire Anderson, of ABV Solicitors, writes in The Times: Leaving suspects in the dark for years can destroy lives – our justice system must unite for change. Waiting for results is stressful, whether it be for medical tests or exams, indeed anything that will have an impact on one’s…