Peter Garsden

Child Abuse Lawyer working for Scott-Moncrieff & Associates living in Macclesfield, England #abuselawcampaigner #formerfostercarer

[Peter Garsden @petergarsden]

I consider how effective Public Inquiries are for much needed change in both the law and practice. Is the massive cost justified? In this article I examine the terms and consider what I predict the outcome of the grooming gangs inquiry will be. https://t.co/rdNppG5z0W

[Peter Garsden @petergarsden]

When the Information Commissioner's Office announced their new policy entitled the "Better Records Together" I wondered if it would act as a carrot or stick to local authorities.
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[Peter Garsden @petergarsden]

Check out my latest article: How Relevant is the Epstein Department of Justice Redaction and Disclosure Legislation Have On Abuse Victims in the United Kingdom? https://t.co/th1qs6Lgd0 via @LinkedIn

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A big thank you to @MarilynHawes9 and @unprecedentedtv for the opportunity to get things off my chest.

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Child Abuse, Trauma, Bullying & Justice | Peter Garsden on Heart & Soul with Marilyn Hawes https://t.co/gmQEJyDJlQ

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Why Parliament should not take over the Grooming Gang Inquiry – Abuse Advice 4 Survivors https://t.co/YH0CVePzH8

[Peter Garsden @petergarsden]

I agree Richard. I am on @TalkTV at midday commenting that Farage's Idea is ill thought through and inappropriate

[Richard Scorer @Richard_Scorer]

I just discussed Farage’s proposal for a parliamentary commission on grooming gangs on @LBC. Whilst more cooperation between political parties on this would be welcome, a parliamentary commission is no substitute for the proper in depth statutory inquiry that survivors need

[Peter Garsden @petergarsden]

The UK Government has rejected IICSA (Independent Inquiry Child Sexual Abuse)’s recommendation to establish a Redress Scheme, despite its potential to offer recognition and reparations to survivors who cannot access civil justice. https://t.co/9h8DhTUiG3

[Peter Garsden @petergarsden]

Scandalously, the government have decided not to introduce a bespoke national Redress Scheme for victims/survivors of institutional child abuse similar to schemes in both Scotland and Northern Ireland.

This page summarises them all

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[Peter Garsden @petergarsden]

In view of the government finally agreeing to hold a public inquiry into "grooming gangs", I have created a page on my website
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[Peter Garsden @petergarsden]

I have had the pleasure of reading a collection of articles in a book written by Richard Barr one of the solicitor consultants at workcalled "The Savage Poodle". I can highly recommend it. I have done a review which you can read on my website here - https://t.co/xXIjxwIAat

[Malcolm Johnson @Child_abuse_law]

Children and Young People Now have just published my article on the government's disappointing response to the recommendations made by the Independent Inquity into Child Sexual Abuse. #safeguarding #IICSA #Mandatoryreporting https://t.co/zhV6eMcuxi

[Maggie Oliver @MaggieOliverUK]

In February it was announced that Baroness Louise Casey was doing a ‘Rapid National Audit’ around #groominggangs , to find out whether #victims being treated better now, whether things have changed, to assess current practises in #police, @CPSUK @policeconduct etc and seek the truth.

Everyone knows I have lost total trust in all public officials because I’ve repeatedly heard empty promises, seen cover ups & corruption at the highest levels and so I don’t believe there is any desire to hear the real truth. So I was sceptical and mistrusting of Baroness Casey and thought this was maybe just another ‘tick box exercise’.

Then in March, out of the blue, I was contacted by Baroness Casey. She asked if I would meet her. Of course I agreed, & we had what I felt was an honest, deep conversation about where the problems lie. I shared what I’ve learnt over the past 20 years, what I’ve seen, the stories I’ve heard from thousands of survivors. I truly felt we ‘connected’ & I left feeling hopeful that maybe THIS TIME may be different, but in truth not expecting to hear anything more.

To my surprise though I did hear from her. A few weeks ago, she got in touch again and asked me to bring together a group of survivors willing to meet her & share their experiences, to tell her of their treatment, and for me this was incredible, especially because for 18 months I battled for victims to be allowed to speak to @MayorofGM Andy Burnhams ‘Assurance Review’ team. However @gmpolice brought in an army of barristers & lawyers to block them, leading to the inevitable resignation of the review team. How can an ‘Assurance Review’ report without hearing from those at the very heart of the failures. I begged the Chief Constable to hear their voices, but he wouldn’t allow it.

So on one hand I felt honoured to be asked By Baroness Casey when she could have asked anyone in the whole of the uk! But more importantly, it gave me hope that she wanted to hear how it really is. Why? Because otherwise why would she ask ME…She must know I don’t mince my words, that I would bring voices from across the whole country who would pull no punches. Exactly what I had tried to do for the Greater Manchester Police Assurance Review.

And today was that day! I brought 10 voices together into one room with Baroness Casey. They represented survivors from the length and breadth of the Uk, all survivors of ‘Grooming Gangs’. All had reported countless horrific rapes to the police when they were children. Each harrowing story a life destroyed. It was like your worst nightmare, and I am so very grateful to each & every one of them for travelling to Manchester, for getting up at 5am, for being the voice of the thousands across the country who couldn’t speak today. I feel very proud to support them in this, and to know that The Maggie Oliver Foundation is supporting them too, every step of the way.

Will this Audit reflect the voices of those who shared their stories today? Who knows yet. But if not, I will be utterly devastated ….because both I, and those incredibly brave survivors who came today, have all dared to trust. Again.

I am grateful to Baroness Casey. For listening to them. We all left with a tiny glimmer of hope in our hearts that this time, maybe it will be different? Just maybe………

[Peter Garsden @petergarsden]

Do Victims of Child Abuse Deserve Compensation From The Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme If They Have Criminal Convictions Caused By Their Abuse? – Abuse Advice 4 Survivors https://t.co/xoKnQn4qOr

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Child sexual abuse victims 'denied justice' after compensation scheme scrapped over cost | UK News | Sky News https://t.co/rEtycDpayY

[Marilyn Hawes CEO FREEDOM FROM ABUSE @MarilynHawes7]

Duke of York’s accuser Virginia Giuffre dies by suicide aged 41 - upday News. Absolutely tragic rest In peace away from your demons god bless you ❤️🙏🏻 https://t.co/e4cNGyheuL

[Richard Scorer @Richard_Scorer]

Cardinal who covered up sex abuse to close Pope’s coffin. Given Pope Francis’s lamentable record on abuse this feels all too fitting https://t.co/upmnWXg4l2

[Peter Garsden @petergarsden]

The decision to refuse to implement the recommendation of IICSA (Independent Inquiry Child Sexual Abuse) for a Redress Scheme is an insult to victims of child abuse, who are some of the most vulnerable and badly damaged members of our society
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[Peter Garsden @petergarsden]

Government water down the Grooming Gangs local inquiry offer. In this article I comment on why I believe the government should have announced a public inquiry rather than local one, and the differences between the two.
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https://t.co/zNsCBuBKQm This article discusses the Law of Limitation, the recommendations of IICSA (Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse) as to how it should be abolished in child sexual abuse cases, and the response of the Ministry of Justice to the recommendation.

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