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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JW's mentioned on Radio4 as being resistant to reporting child abuse.
by floriferous inhttp://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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UK- Watchtower is in court TODAY, is anyone able to attend and tell us what happened?
by defender of truth inhere are the court details and the story behind it all... man suing watchtower for disfellowshipping/defamation.
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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 inhere are the court details and the story behind it all... man suing watchtower for disfellowshipping/defamation.
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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:
(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 inhere are the court details and the story behind it all... man suing watchtower for disfellowshipping/defamation.
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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 inhere are the court details and the story behind it all... man suing watchtower for disfellowshipping/defamation.
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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 inhttp://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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UK- Watchtower is in court TODAY, is anyone able to attend and tell us what happened?
by defender of truth inhere are the court details and the story behind it all... man suing watchtower for disfellowshipping/defamation.
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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 inhttp://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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"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."
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 7UQTelephone
0845 120 4550 Website
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UK- Watchtower is in court TODAY, is anyone able to attend and tell us what happened?
by defender of truth inhere are the court details and the story behind it all... man suing watchtower for disfellowshipping/defamation.
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Please ignore the above. His name is Frank Otuo, I have provided the link with the reference, or there is one at the top of the page.
Can anyone call tomorrow perhaps, find out what happened? Please?
(don't worry Splash, and no need to waste space apologising. I appreciate your enthusiasm.) :)
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UK- Watchtower is in court TODAY, is anyone able to attend and tell us what happened?
by defender of truth inhere are the court details and the story behind it all... man suing watchtower for disfellowshipping/defamation.
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If anyone can use these details to find out the result, it would be fantastic..LOCATION COURT CASE N0. DEFENDANT/S Salisbury 1 U20150058 Hq13d03735 Otuo V Watchtower
Details: For Hearing - Case Started - 14:05
http://www.thelawpages.com/court-hearings-lists/Salisbury-Crown-Court.phpHere are the contact details (I've sent an amateurish email, but you might need to ring to find out what happened, I can't really because I still live with my JW parents)
http://www.thelawpages.com/magistrates-county-crown-court/Salisbury-Crown-Court-55.html
