[–] derram 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
2019-07-01 | Paul Gambaccini warns of 'false allegation crisis' as he calls for anonymity of sexual offences suspects
'Paul Gambaccini today warned of a "false allegation crisis" as he launches a petition to give anonymity to people suspected of sexual offences. '
'Radio presenter Gambaccini was accused of sexually assaulting two boys when he was arrested in October 2013 as part of Operation Yewtree, which was set up in the wake of revelations about paedophile Jimmy Savile. '
'The End Violence Against Women Coalition (EVAW) has urged for the campaign to be dropped, claiming it to be "misdirected". '
'The BBC radio presenter and Sir Cliff Richard, who both had cases against them dropped, are fronting a campaign calling for suspects to remain nameless until they are charged. '
'The pair have launched a petition and are hoping to win a debate in Parliament. '
[–] NoRoyalty ago
Not in USA.
[–] Grimlock2015 [S] ago
It's in V/Worldnews so? Or am I misunderstanding? do you mean there's no crisis in the U.S. or that the accused should not be anonymous?
[–] NoRoyalty ago (edited ago)
He's from the UK. No, I do not think that at all. Anonymity is not a privilege for those charged with crimes in this country.