Another wave of falsely accused priests returned to ministry
The Media Report on four priests returned to ministry, arguing diocesan review boards set a standard of proof too low for the accused to be exonerated.
27 June 2022
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Met officer ‘left out evidence’ in UK holidaymaker murder investigation
The IOPC found DCI Neil Hibberd would have had a case to answer for gross misconduct over the evidence he gave at the trial of Ali Kololo, convicted of the 2011 murder of British holidaymaker David Tebbutt in Kenya.
24 June 2022
Woman jailed for year of lies, false complaints, harassment
Nicola Sara Watts was jailed for three years four months over a year of false complaints made through fake email, Snapchat and Facebook accounts.
22 June 2022
Wrongful murder conviction: 'Extremely troubling' issues emerge
The inquiry into Alan Hall's quashed murder conviction must unravel extremely troubling issues about how the case against him was run.
9 June 2022
Sir Cliff Richard: Singer feared dying of heart attack after facing child sex assault claims
The singer, who was never arrested or found guilty and strongly denied the claims, was publicly named in a child sex allegation after a police raid on his home in 2014. He is now campaigning for a change in the law so that suspects are only named once they have been charged.
8 June 2022
The jury verdict in the Depp-Heard case: A telling, deserved blow to the #MeToo witch-hunt
A Fairfax County jury found for Johnny Depp against Amber Heard — a significant defeat for the #MeToo witch-hunt and a victory for the presumption of innocence and due process.
3 June 2022
Robert Buckland: Suspected sex offenders should be granted anonymity to protect reputations
The former Justice Secretary says the move would prevent innocent people from having their lives ‘trampled over’
29 May 2022
Rolf Harris Book
A review of a book arguing that people will lie about sexual abuse, and that the motive is generally money.
21 May 2022
Child Abuse Allegations: Sorting Out Lies Versus Truths
False allegations of abuse during a custody battle can seriously harm children. Here's how psychiatrists can separate fact from fiction.
13 May 2022
Sydney gynaecologist found not guilty of sexually assaulting patient
A Sydney gynaecologist is found not guilty of sexual assault after a judge found the complainant's account bereft of rational explanation.
10 May 2022