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An Idiot's Guide to Sex Offences |
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Wednesday, 20 October 2004 |
I suggest you print up this guide just in case you find yourself in need of
it; or even feel. a friend could use it.
What tends to happen these, days is that a boy or girl or man or woman) makes
a complaint to the police. That complaint can range from a legitimate accusation
of abuse (and I believe nobody should be taken advantage of. whether they are
robbed or mugged or tricked or seduced, but I can't see why sexual abuse is
any worse than any other kind) to s false claim motivated by jealousy or greed
or a need for attention or genuine delusion.
The trouble is... the police (and "victim support" team) then kick in to explain
to the "victim" how that statement must be made to give the greatest chance
for success. This is understandable in legitimate cases but, nine times out
of ten, it tends to inflate and encourage the lies or exaggeration.
With the help of the Compensation shopping list (available to anyone via the
CICAP at llth Floor, Cardinal Tower. 12 Farringdon Rd, London EC1M 3HS), the
allegations can increase the reward (more than one abuser... add
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