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Originally Posted by Sticks

So when was Cliff cleared? I missed that news report, and as far as I am concerned he is still under investigation as a child molester

Identities of the accused must be made public, so other victims of the accused can come forward to assist the prosecution, that is why the identity is made public of those arrested for rape.

Getting back to topic, I was quoting from the comedy series "Yes Minister" where Bernard tells Jim Hacker, never believe anything until it has been officially denied.

Cliff wasn't cleared in any sense of the word because it would appear,there is nothing for him to answer for never mind be cleared of anything.

He had his home searched after an allegation from someone, he then in his own time, visited the Police station and talked to them they let him go with no bail or charges or dates to talk to him again.

Therefore,it would seem to be a non starter anyway, he,it is rumoured,is threatening to sue over this issue,(I hope he does), and really it does bring into question any info going out as to police activities concerning someone after allegations are made.

The sad thing is allegations,even untrue and unfounded ones, cause immeasurable stress and inconvenience to people who likely have not done anything to answer for anyway.
I think that is the case with Cliff and it really does no service whatsoever to genuine cases of abuse when people come forawrd with false allegations.

I also believe, this with Prince Andrew will also turn out to be unfounded and it is really annoying that people get dragged through the mud in the press, when it is far from certain that there is even any reason to be reporting on the issue anyway, at a particular time.