Q C Criticises Star Sex Claim Arrests

[ChillDoubt]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-29581759

One would have to say he does have a point and 3 months seems more than adequate, especially as anything longer must feel like a spiteful version of the sword of Damocles.

[douglas9401]

Yup.

[jno]

a human rights lawyer? I thought we were doing away with human rights.

[agchristie]

Here's another question, should there be a time limit for a potential victim to come forward?

[ummmm]

ag....No.

I was abused as a child and I would never have had the confidence to speak out.

[-Talbot-]

Here's another question, should there be a time limit for a potential victim to come forward?


Yes, a 9 year old should only get 6 years to come forward.

[-Talbot-]

Potential?

[jno]

don't think so, agchristie, don't want offenders thinking "Another 30 days and I'm in the clear." As far as I'm concerned if Gary Glitter always worries that something else will emerge from his past, that's fine.

[agchristie]

I wonder how many more dormant cases there are?

Celebrities due to be called to account by individuals, who themselves, are waiting for someone else to speak out first?