Rebekah Read

Solicitor at @LeighDayIntl. All views are mine.

[Leigh Day @LeighDay_Law]

On Wednesday 10 December and Thursday 11 December at 9pm, @RebekahRead's client will feature in SEE NO EVIL to talk about the abuse he endured at the hands of John Smyth.

The documentary was directed by Benedict Sanderson and produced by Passion Pictures Films for @Channel4.

[Leigh Day @LeighDay_Law]

. @RebekahRead who represents the claimants, says this case is about accountability and her clients "are seeking justice not only for themselves, but to ensure that such failures are never repeated"
https://t.co/3fZS4xsUOs

[Leigh Day @LeighDay_Law]

Zimbabwean victims of sadistic sexual abuser John Smyth have instructed solicitor @RebekahRead to bring a legal claim against the Church of England, alleging that senior clergy and church officers orchestrated a cover-up that enabled him to continue abusing boys for decades.
https://t.co/Zn5LwhZl71

[Cathy Newman @cathynewman]

Tonight on @Channel4News we have an exclusive on @churchofengland abuse and an urgent issue which will land in the in-tray of the incoming Archbishop @bishopSarahM

[Cathy Newman @cathynewman]

Exclusive on @Channel4News tonight: we reveal Zimbabwean victims of John Smyth are suing the Church for its failure to stop his prolific brutality. Watch at 7

[Cathy Newman @cathynewman]

And here’s the full report produced by @MilenaDambelli
https://t.co/8RM8VcrEc4

[Channel 4 News @Channel4News]

Exclusive: Zimbabwe abuse victims take legal action against Church of England
https://t.co/lVfiv5ausF

[Channel 4 News @Channel4News]

He is described as the most prolific abuser associated with the Church of England.

Now, as @cathynewman reports, John Smyth's victims in Zimbabwe are taking legal action.

📩 Read the full @Channel4News newsletter here:

https://t.co/xU3g3YnQwJ

[Channel 4 News @Channel4News]

John Smyth has been described as the most prolific abuser to be associated with the Church of England.

Now, some of his victims in Zimbabwe are bringing a legal claim against the church, who they say failed to protect them from a known abuser.

[Farai Shawn Matiashe @ShawnMatiashe]

My latest for @guardian with @rachelmsavage.

When John Smyth gave a presentation at their school about his Christian holiday camps in 1993, Rocky Leanders & his school friends were “blown away”.

Cc: @DavidColtart @tawakarombo @advocatemahere

https://t.co/nBXfz3d9fr

[Leigh Day @LeighDay_Law]

'A problem solved and exported to Africa', in her latest blog @RebekahRead says the tragic course of events in Zimbabwe could have been avoided had the Church taken appropriate action in 1982.

https://t.co/RpuFdInusI

[BBC Breaking News @BBCBreaking]

Heating from humans has caused irreparable damage to the Earth that may get worse in coming decades, UN climate report finds https://t.co/Wfb0RKtNbT

[Hugh Johnson-Gilbert @hjohnsongilbert]

If you are in the market for some beautiful modern tailoring or just happen to be in Moreton St. #Pimlico, stop by my talented sister’s new shop @KipperChalk #tailor #slowfashion #sustainablefashion #Mensfashion #London

[Revolutionary Communist Party @revcommunists]

To this day, the brutal reality of colonialism continues to be whitewashed over. In this session at #RevFest2020, Fiona Lali will discuss the importance of remembering the crimes of imperialism - past and present. #WorldOnFire #BLM

Get your tickets now at https://t.co/X9LctzNBDo

[Katharina Theil @KatharinaTheil]

Important case on behalf of children& women in Kabwe, Zambia, living with the consequences of toxic lead exposure, filed in South Africa. Proud to be part of the team assisting Mbuyisa Moleele. For more info& evidence: https://t.co/YKIboK4pXI #childrenofkabwe #bizhumanrights

[Daniel Leader @DanielLeaderLD]

A complete change of tone from Kakuzi plc!

[Leigh Day @LeighDay_Law]

Beyond the Gender Recognition Act: Legal issues affecting the trans community - 15 October 1-2pm: https://t.co/mCfSmijmMa
Our LGBT+ & Allies Network will discuss how the law affects the lives of trans people at work, in healthcare and parenthood
#TogetherWithTrans #UKTransRights

[asad rehman @chilledasad100]

Billionaires wealth increased by 27.5% to $10.2 trillion whilst the poorest face poverty, & hunger. The system isn’t failing it was set up to protect the interests of the wealthy. To tackle climate, inequality & racial injustice we need system change. https://t.co/mZLYPQvBoz