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Paul K · 29-06-2005, 14:40

IF the people being compelled to testify are protected, supported and assured that they won't just be left out to dry if the case falls through then yes it is acceptable...
BUT
what about all the cases that collapse through technicallities, lack of corroborating evidence etc? The people suffering the abuse MUST be protected and supported throughout the case and beyond (where necessary) otherwise what will happen to them if the case falls apart?
Yes we must get these abusers off the street but we cannot leave people in a possition of risk just because we want to help them.

29-06-2005, 14:40	#4
Paul K Inactive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Essex innit Age: 52 Services: Sky HD + 16Mb ADSL BT Telephone Posts: 15,735	Re: Victims of Domestic Violence Forced To Testify IF the people being compelled to testify are protected, supported and assured that they won't just be left out to dry if the case falls through then yes it is acceptable... BUT what about all the cases that collapse through technicallities, lack of corroborating evidence etc? The people suffering the abuse MUST be protected and supported throughout the case and beyond (where necessary) otherwise what will happen to them if the case falls apart? Yes we must get these abusers off the street but we cannot leave people in a possition of risk just because we want to help them.