On Tuesday 25th October
Claire Curtis-Thomas (Crosby, Lab) asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what support is provided for alleged offenders of historical sex abuse during (a) the investigation and (b) the trial.
Paul Goggins (Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Home Office) replied:
Those accused of historic child abuse are afforded the same level of support as those accused of other sexual crimes, including the services of a solicitor and their nominated counsel to advise and guide them through the investigation and trial
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