Since the formation of Wrongly Accused Person organisation it is fair to say that this well known quote has taken on a much more significant meaning for me.
There are times in everyone's life where they are likely to exclaim that they will never be shocked or surprised by anything again. However even after the most horrific ordeals new and equally bewildering stories continue to emerge leaving only one conclusion. Injustice exists in every corner of society and is perpetuated by each and everyone in it, the very moment you speculate on a rumour you have heard and express it you become part of the problem.
In conclusion it is clear that it is only when we as people recognise the enormity of the problem and choose not to accept it there can never be a solution. No source of injustice would be effective if we as a society did not turn a blind eye to it's existence and allow it to continue.
Showing posts with label accused. Show all posts
Showing posts with label accused. Show all posts
Tuesday, 14 July 2009
Tuesday, 2 June 2009
Sandra Lean Joins Billy Middleton as Partner of Wrongly Accused People site.
Sandra Lean Joins Billy Middleton as Partner of Wrongly Accused People site.
Sandra's extensive knowledge has been gathered over several years resulting in the book "No Smoke, The Shocking Truth About The British Justice System" which can be found on the site. Us being in partnership on the site will be a huge benefit to those who need it and with the plans we have discussed make our mutual aim more achievable.
Sandra's extensive knowledge has been gathered over several years resulting in the book "No Smoke, The Shocking Truth About The British Justice System" which can be found on the site. Us being in partnership on the site will be a huge benefit to those who need it and with the plans we have discussed make our mutual aim more achievable.
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The Role Of A Family Liaison Officer
The Role Of A Family Liaison Officer is another article which has been published on the website. People who are unfortunate enough to come in contact with them don't fully understand what role they actually play.
Friday, 29 May 2009
Disclosure of evidence and denial of it in terms of the Human Rights Convention.
Disclosure of evidence and denial of it in terms of the Human Rights Convention. is another article published on the main site, highlighting yet another area where procedures are either not followed or the code of conduct is bent to breaking point causing many miscarriages of justice. As with most of the reasons people are wrongly accused/convicted these failures to observe protocol could also result in guilty people being acquitted on the grounds that their verdicts can no longer be considered safe.
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Thursday, 21 May 2009
An account of prison life in Craiginches
Through my work on the main wrongly accused person website, I frequently post articles related to matters of law or circumstances which can affect those unfortunate enough to be wrongly accused.
One of the things that affects such a person is the conditions of prison if they are remanded in custody until their trial.
This article can be found either on the site at http://www.wronglyaccusedperson.org.uk/articles/view.asp?ID=9&CID= or on the ezine publisher site via http://ezinearticles.com/?id=2370331.
You are free to publish this article on your own site if you wish providing it is sourced from the ezine-article site using the code provided.
One of the things that affects such a person is the conditions of prison if they are remanded in custody until their trial.
This article can be found either on the site at http://www.wronglyaccusedperson.org.uk/articles/view.asp?ID=9&CID= or on the ezine publisher site via http://ezinearticles.com/?id=2370331.
You are free to publish this article on your own site if you wish providing it is sourced from the ezine-article site using the code provided.
Saturday, 9 May 2009
Welcome to the Wrongly Accused Person blog page
Following a tragic incident detailed more fully on the Wrongly Accused Person website, I was arrested and charged with an horrendous crime I couldn't have committed and remanded for almost 6 months in HMP Aberdeen.
During that time I became aware of what really happens in our justice system and how easy it is to convict someone for something they have never done and could never do. I was lucky and had a good legal team who secured my acquittal following what can only be described as a ridiculous attempt at prosecution. Even defence witnesses corroborated everything I had persistently said from day one, ultimately showing the case against me for what it was. However the damage done to so many innocent people in the process is something we will never be able to fully recover from on top of the tragic loss we suffered prior to it.
After my acquittal I quickly decided that the justifiable anger and bitterness I felt was in no ways going to help, neither me nor anyone else so decided to channel my emotions towards making a difference to others affected by the same routine actions. Actions which happen day in, day out across the whole of the UK creating more victims than it protects.
Now that I've started I find more and more shocking stories everyday, more victims and more families torn apart by those we entrust to keep us safe. Patterns of the system emerge at every wrongful arrest or imprisonment which in my opinion proves that these regular occurrences can be nothing other than deliberate though I am undecided as to the motive. Is it to secure and meet conviction rates, to exceed targets on crime and prosecution or simply to further the careers of those responsible who often are acting in positions above that of which they normally hold? In any event the tally sheets of many require serious recalculation and any found lacking in integrity exposed to allow the public to have an informed view on whether or not we have a justice system to be proud of.
I have however through my work on the site been introduced to Sandra Lean, the author of "No Smoke, The Shocking Truth About The British Justice System.", who after years of experience in this area can recite the process I went through without being told a thing. Her book is available via the site, and I am glad to say it seems we will be working closely together to make the difference needed for everyone's security in the future.
The time is right for change, for improvement and for proper justice to prevail over that which currently exists.
Welcome,
Billy Middleton
During that time I became aware of what really happens in our justice system and how easy it is to convict someone for something they have never done and could never do. I was lucky and had a good legal team who secured my acquittal following what can only be described as a ridiculous attempt at prosecution. Even defence witnesses corroborated everything I had persistently said from day one, ultimately showing the case against me for what it was. However the damage done to so many innocent people in the process is something we will never be able to fully recover from on top of the tragic loss we suffered prior to it.
After my acquittal I quickly decided that the justifiable anger and bitterness I felt was in no ways going to help, neither me nor anyone else so decided to channel my emotions towards making a difference to others affected by the same routine actions. Actions which happen day in, day out across the whole of the UK creating more victims than it protects.
Now that I've started I find more and more shocking stories everyday, more victims and more families torn apart by those we entrust to keep us safe. Patterns of the system emerge at every wrongful arrest or imprisonment which in my opinion proves that these regular occurrences can be nothing other than deliberate though I am undecided as to the motive. Is it to secure and meet conviction rates, to exceed targets on crime and prosecution or simply to further the careers of those responsible who often are acting in positions above that of which they normally hold? In any event the tally sheets of many require serious recalculation and any found lacking in integrity exposed to allow the public to have an informed view on whether or not we have a justice system to be proud of.
I have however through my work on the site been introduced to Sandra Lean, the author of "No Smoke, The Shocking Truth About The British Justice System.", who after years of experience in this area can recite the process I went through without being told a thing. Her book is available via the site, and I am glad to say it seems we will be working closely together to make the difference needed for everyone's security in the future.
The time is right for change, for improvement and for proper justice to prevail over that which currently exists.
Welcome,
Billy Middleton
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