Memo

Originally posted by Proper Knob
What about the accused being allowed to interview their victims?

Originally posted by robbie carrobie
What about it?

Originally posted by FMF
Should any people found to have tried to cover up or assist with covering up sexual abuse be liable to prosecution for criminal conspiracy or something similar?

Originally posted by Proper Knob
Are you in favour of this or should it be scrapped?

Originally posted by robbie carrobie
I have not thought about it.

Originally posted by robbie carrobie
I have no idea how the law stands.

Originally posted by Proper Knob
Have a think.

Originally posted by robbie carrobie
Ok I will.

Originally posted by FMF
That wasn't what I asked you. Let's put it this way: Do you yourself think covering up sexual abuse deserves to be treated as something along the lines of criminal conspiracy, or aiding & abetting a crime, or obstruction of justice or some such. Looking here for your personal view, not a comment about your legal knowledge.

Originally posted by divegeester
Have one of your "reflects" also if you get chance

Originally posted by robbie carrobie
I think if there was mandatory reporting it would solve a lot of issues then people who knew or suspected abuse could be held liable for failing to report it.

The downside of mandatory reporting is that perpetrators may be less likely to come forward if they know that as soon as they do it will be reported. There is also the matter of corroboration. I knew one man who was not a witness whose step daughter falsely accused him of abuse over a family row about money.

Originally posted by robbie carrobie
The downside of mandatory reporting is that perpetrators may be less likely to come forward if they know that as soon as they do it will be reported.

Originally posted by FMF
Shouldn't the perpetrators answer for their serious crimes to society at large and don't the victims and their families deserve justice?

Originally posted by robbie carrobie
This does not even address the point that I made. Criminals should be brought to justice and people have recourse to justice.