Dozens of people attended F.A.C.T. vigils at key locations throughout the UK. Two vigils were held in London, one in Liverpool, one in Birmingham, and one outside Wakefield prison. One was also held in Scotland, and several in Wales including one outside the Welsh Assembly.
The aim of this years vigil was not only to draw attention to the plight of falsely accused carers and teachers many of whom have been wrongly imprisoned, but also to draw attention to the impact false allegations of child abuse have on families and in particular on their children. Such children not only have suffer the loss of their fathers as a result of their wrongful imprisonment, but also the devastating effect imprisonment has on family life, and on innocent children - many of whom are bullied or suffer social isolation as a result.
A F.A.C.T. spokesman said “this is the first time we have held simultaneous vigils throughout the UK and the response hasbeen very encouraging. We are very grateful to all those who took part”.