In my opinion …

In my opinion is a section in FACTion’s bi-monthly newsletter which enable contributors to let off steam about issues related to injustice and the treatment of those falsely accused or wrongly convicted of child abuse.

These are small selection of the articles which have appeared in that section in recent years. They do not necessarily reflect the views of F.A.C.T. national committee but represent a cross section of opinion amongst its members. 

Author Title Subject Matter
Jim Fairlie A Real Can of Worms Scotland, child abuse panic
Dr Michael Naughton Confronting an Uncomfortable Truth – not every one is innocent How  can one ensure that those who claim to be innocent – are innocent ?
Anonomyous Coping With Imprisonment Reflections of prison life
Iris Jensen Detecting Lies the Brainy Way Using ‘brain waves’ as a polygraph instrument
Leon Parkes It Will Never Happen to You – Will It? An employers response to an allegation
George Williamson Kerelaw: another injustice Scotland – justice for the staff ?
Trevor Jones Lie Detectors – friend or foe ? Polygraph testing
Anonomyous Like A Frightened Rabbit The daughter of an accused person speaks out
David and Darren Membership: Safeguarding Our Criteria Making sure FACT is not infiltrated by paedophiles
Anonomyous Not So Many Happy Returns A partners account of the dreadf day her husband was arrested
Sandra Edwards OaSys – evidence based on fact or fiction ? Risk assessment and parole
Anonomyous Parole – a problem for the innocent Overcoming prejudice in the parole process against those who maintain their innocence.
George Jensen Parole Board too close to Government ? Excutive independence independance
George Williamson Political Attitudes Towards Child Abuse The politicisation of child protection issues over time
Anonomyous What A Difference A Dame Makes How do i explain to those who need to know that i have a conviction for abuse
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