Sir Cliff Richard opens up about 'trauma' of false sex abuse allegations amid bid to keep accused anonymous until charge

 

Sir Cliff Richard launched the petition with Daniel Janner (centre) and Paul Gambaccini (left). Credit: PA

 

Singer Sir Cliff Richard and DJ Paul Gambaccini have called for a "re-balancing of the legal system" as they helped launch a petition to try to force a change in the law to give those accused of sexual offences anonymity until they are charged.

 

Both men were falsely accused of historical sex offences and have joined forces with pressure group Falsely Accused Individuals for Reform (Fair).

 

Speaking to reporters at the launch event for the petition for anonymity for those accused of sex offences until charged, Gambaccini said he used to love the UK until he was "betrayed" by law enforcement agencies over "preposterous" allegations.

 

He said his family "did not deserve to be hit over the head with a sledge hammer" when they were drawn into the matter when contacted by the press over the allegations.

 

Full Story: https://www.itv.com/news/2019-07-01/sir-cliff-richard-opens-up-on-trauma-of-false-sex-abuse-allegations-as-petition-to-keep-abused-anonymous-is-launched/

I was watching Sky News when he announced this yesterday.

This clip contains some of it but the full interview carried much more detail:

 

Cliff R. is right the way the press were there when his home was searched was monstrous.  Innocent until proven GUILTY.

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Of course they should be anonymous. Innocent until proven otherwise, whatever the women levelling accusations might claim.

8 hours ago, Jonmarleesco said:

Of course they should be anonymous. Innocent until proven otherwise, whatever the women levelling accusations might claim.

i dont think women are leveling these accusations at Cliff ????