SOFAP have started an online petition for reform in the way allegations of sexual abuse are dealt with.. The wording of the petition has been approved by the Number 10 web team, and is accessible here and
The petition reads:
We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to deal with the
issue of false allegations of sexual abuse in the following
manner:-
- Substitute financial compensation for therapy for genuinely
sexually abused negating primary motive of making false
allegations.
- Remove cases from conviction target rates.
- Deter adult false accusers ensure they serve the same time
as their victims did or would have done.
- False accusers to compensate their victim(s; if funds are
available in other forms pay towards the public purse cost of
prosecution and if applicable, HM Prison Service.
- Protect anonymity of accused unless convicted. If convicted
and still protesting innocence Press must print this.
- If a particular date of abuse is specified and the
defendant provides an alibi for that date, the CPS or Police
should not “move the goal posts” to ensure a conviction.
- If suspect requests lie detector test he should be given
one; if negative should be used at trial. Complainant should
also take the test if the defendant's proves to be negative.
The same applies the other way around.
Please support this petition and add your name. (You have to be a UK citizen to do so)