20/12/2013
A special review of sex abuse cases in Rochdale finds failures by 17 different agencies to protect the victims. GMP police chief blames culture of 'hopelessness' over prosecutions.
We examine what went wrong as a special review of sex abuse cases in Rochdale finds failures by 17 different agencies. Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police Sir Peter Fahy says he blames a culture of "hopelessness" over prosecutions for their failure to protect victims, and we also speak to the lawyer who represented several of the girls involved.
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Rochdale failure: Police "hopelessness" to blame
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- Fri 20 Dec 2013 10:00成人论坛 Radio 5 Live