Recent Media Interviews

[Rights Fighter]

Interviews in the media


PAFAA Member

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yreJ...ature=youtu.be

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07y66jf#play


Non-Members

Simon Warr:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PY4B...be&app=desktop

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Interesting videos which clearly highlight the issues with anonymity. The decision is now with law makers but Cliff Richard should never have been broadcast in the first place as he was never even charged. Also, I still think policy makers will be reluctant to change the law because it will be seen as potentially disadvantaging some potential victims of abuse and the problem of false allegations is still not recognised as an issue in this country.

[sqounk]

and then this today....

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti....html?ITO=1490

[sqounk]

and this...(and it mentions that the DPP thinks investigations sometimes take too long)

http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrit...n-give-9080688

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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti....html?ITO=1490

Alison Saunders isn't really saying anything different to the current system - she acknowledges people should remain anonymous until charge - which is something that never happened with Cliff and was so wrong on many fronts. However, there is no acknowledge about anonymity until being convicted which is what I'm sure most people on this forum would support.

[sqounk]

Alison Saunders isn't really saying anything different to the current system - she acknowledges people should remain anonymous until charge - which is something that never happened with Cliff and was so wrong on many fronts. However, there is no acknowledge about anonymity until being convicted which is what I'm sure most people on this forum would support.

Agreed - anonymity pre-conviction is what the majority of the falsely accused would want I suspect...But is anonymity before charge even legislated for?

[Rights Fighter]

Before Cameron came into power he promised anonymity pre trial. Then it was pre charge. Now people are named in the media sometimes after allegation.

[Mr B]

My with, the False Accuser, libelled & slandered me, in my home town, nationally & internationally (using Facebook Instant Messenger). Cliff's position can be fought back from. He has 70K for libel. I am penniless & currently of "no fixed abode". Homeless.

So we just need libel laws that work for real people with real (read limited) means.

What is the change of that happening. About the same as Politician keeping their pre-election promises.

Mr B

[YearsOfHell]

I know how you feel Mr B.
We've been named and shamed on social media.
Videos have been shared showing my children.
The FA was part of a malicious attempt to get at my OH.
We still don't know why they picked on us to accuse, but we think it was jealousy.
We are "lucky", we still have a home and lots of support.
We run our own small business which is doing really well still despite the attempts to shame us.
Some old friends believe the lies, but most know it's not true.
We've had some awful times, but its levelled out a bit now.
Hang in there.
You will be ok.
Big hugs
YoH

[Rights Fighter]

Suing for defamation is a costly business and one that rarely succeeds. Plus if you lose you not only pay your own costs but the other side's too, plus compensation / damages if the court sees fit.

It really isn't worth it unless you have money to burn.