hedda wrote:
I'm not sure persistently writing to the Church over the years is the way to go. Why not direct to police in the first place if it was that important?
Good question. It's also odd that "Michael" should have been "ordained as a C of E priest but resigned his post four years ago". If you had really been abused by a C of E priest, wouldn't you be inclined to steer well clear of them?
"David Greenwood, Michael’s solicitor...."
Also involved in the humongous Medomsley detention centre claims:
"Solicitors Rob Casey, Caroline Chandler and David Greenwood are assisting ex-inmates of Medomsley Detention Centre and have extensive experience of helping ex-inmates of detention centres and prisons."
www.switalskis.com/medomsley-detention-centre-charges/
2012: "David Greenwood...has dealt with all the Medomsley victims' cases, representing 26 abused boys so far." (
source)
2015:
Medomsley abuse: More than 1,000 men report attacks
2017:
Former detention centre staff face abuse and misconduct charges ("Seven men who worked at Medomsley detention centre near Consett are being prosecuted after inquiry involving almost 1,500 ex-inmates ...David Greenwood ..., who represents many of the Medomsley victims, said: “I am pleased that, finally, Operation Seabrook has resulted in criminal charges.")