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  David (Martin) Burridge found NOT GUILTY at Crown Court !

  by Phizzy in

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  2. child-abuse

  i wonder what the details are that led to the verdict ?.

  http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/11857866.man_found_not_guilty_of_indecently_assaulting_young_girl/.

  perhaps someone has a way to find out what happened ?.

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  defender of truth

  "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish.."
  ;)
  1) Go to lawpages.com, register an account, then once logged in click 'Hearings'
  2) You can now click 'archive' or 'current'. In this example click archive, then crown courts archive.
  3) You don't need the date (that narrows it down though), just type in the defendants name.
  4) You can choose the court if you know it. In this example click bournemouth.
  5)Once you have the reference number, google 'x court enquiries'.. In this example 'bournemouth crown court enquiries', and send an email to that address with the reference number, requesting the result and a copy of the judgement if possible please.
  6) Sit back and wait.
  (If you know of a case on a certain day, go back to step 2 and click current)
  
  http://www.thelawpages.com/court-hearings-lists/
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  JW's mentioned on Radio4 as being resistant to reporting child abuse.

  by floriferous in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b055dttx.

  the government has announced plans to make it a legal obligation for social workers, teachers and councillors to report child abuse.

  the churches' child protection advisory service has called for the proposed law to apply to churches.

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  defender of truth

  The above was the reply from Simon Bass.

  The letter referred to was the October 2012 elders letter I sent him. I included the abc video and article, with several other news items, like the Reveal article.
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  JW's mentioned on Radio4 as being resistant to reporting child abuse.

  by floriferous in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b055dttx.

  the government has announced plans to make it a legal obligation for social workers, teachers and councillors to report child abuse.

  the churches' child protection advisory service has called for the proposed law to apply to churches.

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  defender of truth

  Dear Dot, Thank you for your email and for the various pieces of reference material you have provided me with in relation to the Jehovah’s Witnesses and safeguarding concerns. As a charity we have been calling for mandatory reporting, as have many other organisations including survivor groups as we would like to see the removal of a place of worship having any discretion about whether to inform the statutory authorities. We are a Christian child protection charity though work with other faith groups. We are obviously aware of some of the safeguarding situations here in the UK relating to the Jehovah’s Witnesses and the actions of the Charity Commission more recently. Whilst I had seen some of the links you provided I was not aware of the ‘letter to elders’ so thank you for sharing this. Details of CCPAS can be found at www.ccpas.co.uk
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  UK- Watchtower is in court TODAY, is anyone able to attend and tell us what happened?

  by defender of truth in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  here are the court details and the story behind it all... man suing watchtower for disfellowshipping/defamation.

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  defender of truth

  No. The case stands to be dismissed, though the judge is open to further submissions.

  It's very strange, order a copy and read it for yourself. It was only filed one day after the limit..
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  UK- Watchtower is in court TODAY, is anyone able to attend and tell us what happened?

  by defender of truth in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  here are the court details and the story behind it all... man suing watchtower for disfellowshipping/defamation.

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  defender of truth

  Not happy, and confused too. Just received a copy of the judgement..

  Sounds like it has been dismissed due to limitations (filed too late).

  I can't upload a copy for legal reasons, but if you want to find out why...

  Send these details with a request for a copy of the judgement to:

  [email protected]

  (Crown Court Clerk)

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  Monday 16th March.

  THE ROYAL COURTS OF JUSTICE

  SITTING AT SALISBURY CROWN COURT

  COURT 1

  Before HIS HONOUR JUDGE PARKES QC

  (sitting as a Judge of the High Court)

  Not before 2 o'clock

  UNROBED

  FOR JUDGMENT

  QB/2014/0571 Otuo v Watchtower Bible & Tract Society of Britain
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  UK- Watchtower is in court TODAY, is anyone able to attend and tell us what happened?

  by defender of truth in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  here are the court details and the story behind it all... man suing watchtower for disfellowshipping/defamation.

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  defender of truth

  Thank you maksutov. Good news then, it seems? :)

  I'll let barbara Anderson know.

  Does anyone know how to get hold of a transcript?
  
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  UK- Watchtower is in court TODAY, is anyone able to attend and tell us what happened?

  by defender of truth in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  here are the court details and the story behind it all... man suing watchtower for disfellowshipping/defamation.

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  defender of truth

  Telephone: : 01722345200 PLEASE can someone ring and ask what happened, I can't with JW parents around me etc. Just give the reference above, and it's Otuo v Watchtower. Thanks :)
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  JW's mentioned on Radio4 as being resistant to reporting child abuse.

  by floriferous in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b055dttx.

  the government has announced plans to make it a legal obligation for social workers, teachers and councillors to report child abuse.

  the churches' child protection advisory service has called for the proposed law to apply to churches.

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  defender of truth

  I've emailed him. Will let you know of the reply if I get one.
  
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  UK- Watchtower is in court TODAY, is anyone able to attend and tell us what happened?

  by defender of truth in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  here are the court details and the story behind it all... man suing watchtower for disfellowshipping/defamation.

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  defender of truth

  Salisbury court 1 reference: U20150058

  Monday 16th March
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  JW's mentioned on Radio4 as being resistant to reporting child abuse.

  by floriferous in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b055dttx.

  the government has announced plans to make it a legal obligation for social workers, teachers and councillors to report child abuse.

  the churches' child protection advisory service has called for the proposed law to apply to churches.

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  defender of truth

  "Bass, who is the chief executive of the Churches' Child Protection Advisory Service (CCPAS), welcomed the proposed measures and said there was a need for mandatory reporting in the UK, including for the Church.

  "Far too often, abuse has not been reported and anything that could drive that change is to be welcomed," he said.

  "This should not be about getting at over-worked social workers and police officers; this should really be about intent – why did somebody not report? And if it can be proven that they failed to report because they were protecting the reputation of the institution or individuals then clearly that tips into the criminal element."
  

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  Also, if you want to send Mr. Bass any information as to Watchtower child abuse policies and cover-ups:

  Contact	Simon Bass, Chief Executive Officer
  Address	Po Box 133 Swanley Kent BR8 7UQ
  Telephone	0845 120 4550
  Website	www.ccpas.co.uk/
  Email	[email protected]