Sadly
The police are fucked either way. Dammed if they do, dammed if they don't.

Of course any allegation of child abuse has to be taken seriously - especially in those in positions of trust and power. But now the mere allegation is enough to destroy someone's life.

I think that it might be an idea to pass a law guaranteeing the anonymity of someone whose accused of kiddie-fiddling. Up until they're convicted - then you can let loose the hounds.

But even this is fraught with problems. Some people have only been caught because, when they were arrested, others have heard about it and came forward saying that they were abused as well.

Meh. It'll take a wiser soul than me to figure out what's fair to both the accused and society.

Cheers
( Legless Mister Stabby - shanks for the memory, Sun 20 Apr 2008, 4:02, Reply)