
Felicity writes in The Times on vicarious liability of institutions for sexual abuse
“Victims of abuse may seek criminal justice, but the truth is that many will have to look to the civil courts instead Men like Jimmy
“Victims of abuse may seek criminal justice, but the truth is that many will have to look to the civil courts instead Men like Jimmy
“It is worth reflecting on why such cases were not tried in the past and on how much progress the law has made. The law
Was this followed in #Foster? Only a few lines in the sentencing remarks on the 3 children – one with special needs @ShonaMinson twitter.com/shonaminson/st…
About 4 months ago from Professor / Dr Felicity Gerry KC’s Twitter via Twitter for iPhone
Court of appeal allowed appeals for two parents last Friday on the basis they were primary carers – substituting with suspended sentences – hope for #Foster @ShonaMinson twitter.com/shonaminson/st…
About 4 months ago from Professor / Dr Felicity Gerry KC’s Twitter via Twitter for iPhone
So terrible – there must be reform on reproductive rights! twitter.com/robilypj/statu…
About 4 months ago from Professor / Dr Felicity Gerry KC’s Twitter via Twitter for iPhone
@HollyCullenfreo Wasn’t mandatory – judge said “obliged” to follow guidelines and precedent. Last time I was able to persuade the judge to non conviction outcome in Aus she read the research !!! E & W is brutal and backward IMO. Hopefully Court of Appeal will give some modern guidance. At the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
About 4 months ago from Professor / Dr Felicity Gerry KC’s Twitter via Twitter for iPhone
In Victoria, Australia we have the possibility of a community penalty with a non conviction outcome – it’s in the sentencing act and comes by judicial discretion – perfect for this type of situation. @ShonaMinson @LucyBaldwin08 twitter.com/shonaminson/st…
About 4 months ago from Professor / Dr Felicity Gerry KC’s Twitter via Twitter for iPhone