Monthly Archives: September 2016

Put Three Year Limit On Time Sex Abuse Allegations Can Be Reported, Says Mr Loophole

Criminal defence lawyer Nick Freeman has reiterated his call for a time limit when it comes to reporting sexual crimes. The call comes after the Crown Prosecution Service revealed its decision not to prosecute Sir Cliff Richard over claims of historical claims of abuse is being reviewed after an appeal by one of the singer’s four accusers. The highly publicized case against the singer - who was never arrested or charged over the allegations - was dropped in June on the grounds of insufficient evidence. The celebrity lawyer, commentator and…Read more

Why Should We Care About The Yorkshire Ripper?

Recent reports of Peter Sutcliffe's move from Broadmoor to a category A prison have sparked another round of column inches for the Yorkshire Ripper. Not because of the horrendous crimes he committed but that he now fears for his own life after being transferred to a category A prison. Following his recent evaluation, Sutcliffe was declared sane and as such had been moved from Broadmoor Psychiatric Hospital to HMP Frankland in County Durham. Broadmoor had been his home for some 32 years. Now he shares HMP Frankland with the likes…Read more