Judge Cassel on child abuse verdict

Title

Judge Cassel on child abuse verdict

Genre

Interview

TX Date

30 Nov 1988

Year of production

1988

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Duration

00:01:51

Description

Interview with Sir Harold Cassel QC, following his decision to sentence a policeman to two years probation for a sexual assault on his 12-year-old step-daughter, because he was denied sex with his pregnant wife. Male reporter identified as ? Russell (poss. Peter Russell).

Contributors

Peter Russell?; Harold Cassel

Keywords

Children (age group); Child abuse; Trials; Family; Judges; Sentencing; Sexual abuse; Sexual offences; Probation; Verdicts; Harold Cassel

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