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Barrister Sarah Phillimore and the NSPCC

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christinarossetti19 · 14/06/2019 21:56

Sarah Phillimore has reported the NSPCC to the charities commission, as they refused to confirm that either the allegations made about wanking@work are false or that they are investigating matter.

As she says, this is another Oxfam or Kids Company waiting to happen. Thank you Sarah for devoting your expertise to this.

twitter.com/SVPhillimore

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OrchidInTheSun · 16/06/2019 23:34

Oh spero! I hadn't made the connection - doh! Absolutely would contribute to any legal action although keta hope it doesn't come to that.

MSM = mainstream media

LangCleg · 16/06/2019 23:33

Spero - I would contribute.

Spero · 16/06/2019 23:33

MSM = Mainstream Media

I found my conversation with the news agency really frightening actually. She just said 'no paper will touch this'. And I was saying but why? but why? The actual story is beyond doubt - whatever this individual did or didn't do in the toilets, the NSPCC basically told anyone worried to 'fuck off bigot'.

If anyone can't see what a potentially chilling and disastrous impact that is going to have on safeguarding, then they are an idiot - or they have some very sinister motivations.

dancingcamper · 16/06/2019 23:30

Quick question - what's MSM?

Really glad you are doing this, I suspect the employees reaction of "shut up" shows exactly how serious the problems are at the NSPCC, it should be a straightforward "thanks, we'll be investigating".

HumberElla · 16/06/2019 23:30

Spero thank you for the update on this. I’m so pleased to hear you’re not going to let this one get away.

As you say, disturbing response and implies there are bigger issues behind the scenes.

I would certainly contribute to the costs of a legal challenge if needed.

christinarossetti19 · 16/06/2019 23:29

Thank you Sarah!

I'm sure that I'm one of many who will support you as much as we can with this. It is beyond belief that the NSPCC haven't suspended this individual and promised an 'investigation' - at least the NUS went that far with Jess Bradley even if it appears that all they've done is kicked the case into the long grass.

It's of utmost imperative that they are forced to be publicaly accountable to how they respond to this person and situation. All abusers need are others to remain silent, and they are taking this stance to a very frightening extreme.

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RubyViolet · 16/06/2019 23:27

Thank you for doing this .

Sunkisses · 16/06/2019 23:25

Amazing, thanks @Spero. I would definitely contribute to a crowd funder for legal action if the Charity Commission refuse to investigate the NSPCC.

Spero · 16/06/2019 23:23

O and yes, I do have fond memories of Mr Hemming! He's a bit tied up in his various libel actions at the moment so he's been disappointingly quiet, but there are many to fill his shoes...

Spero · 16/06/2019 23:16

Hello everyone, thank you for the kind words and encouragement.

Just to give you an update - which personally I find chilling.

Friday - Sunday Times contact me to say they are running a piece. No piece appears. Today I spoke to someone else from a news agency who left me a message on Friday and she says 'no paper will touch this'.

Her explanation is that this is because 'you cannot prove that the man filmed himself in the way alleged'.

I said - that is not. the. point. The point is that the NSPCC essentially told anyone who was worried to SHUT UP BIGOT and that is incredibly disturbing and chilling in terms of child protection.

So here is the plan. The MSM clearly have been warned off or scared off. I have referred this to the Charities Commission who say they need 30 days to reply.

On July 15th therefore I am going to consider other options and they will likely involve a crowdfunded to get specialist legal advice/take legal action.

At the moment I am thinking judicial review of any refusal by the Charities Commission to act. Someone else has interestingly suggested I contact the Privy Council as the NSPCC has a Royal Charter.

I am not letting this go. I have sat back and drowned in a tsunami of nonsense for at least the last year. Something has to change. I hope you will put that date in your diaries and I will post again in July to let people know what is going on.

christinarossetti19 · 16/06/2019 22:11

It is quite something when you can breathe a sigh of relief that someone has the moral integrity and clarity of vision to maintain focus on the needs and rights of children in the midst of a bunch of self-interested adults in situations concerning child safeguarding and protection.

But that's exactly what Sarah has done. Her argument and how clearly it is expressed puts the flim-flailing around and defensiveness of the NSPCC in stark relief.

Thank you, Sarah.

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FreeFreesia · 15/06/2019 19:12

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nettie434 · 15/06/2019 19:11

Here is link to the email Sarah sent - she suggests it's fine for other people use this3 text as a basis for their own email:

twitter.com/ReSistersU/status/1139886380702666752?s=09

AnyFucker · 15/06/2019 18:00

That is brilliant work. As is all the stuff done before on child protection.

GrinitchSpinach · 15/06/2019 14:06

Here is the blog post I was thinking of when I said I knew I'd read some of Sarah Phillimore's work before:

childprotectionresource.online/in-whose-best-interests-transgender-children-choices-and-consequences/

It's an excellent piece exploring the legal implications of Mr Justice Hayden's decision in re: J, a minor, and the involvement of Mermaids charity.

Her whole blog focuses on child protection and is an extremely informative read. I should've known she was a MNr. Grin

MrsDumpty · 15/06/2019 13:53

@Yeahnahyeah If you do end up finding the cached link please post. I am completely agog.

BoreOfWhabylon · 15/06/2019 13:30

She is, AF. Ovaries of steel.

JoyceJeffries · 15/06/2019 12:48

Well done Sarah.

Slightaggrandising · 15/06/2019 12:47

Saw this on Twitter. Fantastic woman.

AnyFucker · 15/06/2019 11:35

@BoreOfWhabylon thanks. She is quite something. More power to her.

Yeahnahyeah · 15/06/2019 01:12

I can't find it now, but that fetishist WAS investigated by NSPCC last December. He blogged about it, how he was entitled to have a life outside work etc. That NSPCC allowed him to keep a public blog boggles the mind.

BoreOfWhabylon · 15/06/2019 01:03

The answer to both your questions is yes, AnyFucker

BlackeyedGruesome · 15/06/2019 00:59

thank you sarah.

carla1983 · 14/06/2019 23:11

Well done, Sarah

AnyFucker · 14/06/2019 22:56

I won't say any more but I am glad to see her integrity is going strong

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