Judges in the England and Wales Court of Appeal (which also has jurisdiction in Northern Ireland cases) have overturned the 30 year old convictions of two men, convicted as teenagers, of terrorism offences. One of the men, Stephen McCaul died in 1995, the other, Mr McDonald (pictured), is now seeking compensation. The two had made unreliable admissions to police as teenagers, without any adult oversight or legal advice. They admitted to offences that had not taken place. One had the mental age of a seven year old. Read the news here….
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Fifty-two hours ?‼
I could obtain a confession for a non-event from a minor child or grandchild within 50 hours , with no touching , physical harm to body , etc.
“ …admissible under emergency provisions legislation unless … ”
▲ Such legislation has opportunity for abuse ▲
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