We can't risk justice being denied in schools abuse case: the passage of time affects both victims and the accused person so further delays should be avoided. [Newspaper article]

Arnell, Paul

Abstract

The axiom justice delayed is justice denied rightfully has its supporters. Often attributed to former Prime Minister William E. Gladstone, it encompasses the sentiment that where redress to an injured party is too long in coming there is effectively no remedy at all. The passage of time does not affect victims alone. The right to a fair trial within a reasonable time exists to prevent an accused person from being uncertain about his fate for too long. Time and the due administration of justice are closely related.

Citation

ARNELL, P. 2022. We can't risk justice being denied in schools abuse case: the passage of time affects both victims and the accused person so further delays should be avoided. [Newspaper article]. The Scotsman [online], 26 February 2023. Available from: https://tinyurl.com/5n8wdmwx

• Online Publication Date: Oct 25, 2022
• Publication Date: Oct 25, 2022
• Deposit Date: Mar 21, 2024
• Publicly Available Date: Mar 21, 2024
• Publisher: Scotsman
• Keywords: Fair trials; Justice; Abuse; Schools; Scotland; Extradition
• Public URL: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/2279116
• Additional Information: The print version of this newspaper was published with the title 'We can't risk justice being denied in schools abuse case: the passage of time affects both victims and the accused person so further delays should be avoided.' and the online version with the title 'We can't risk justice being denied in schools abuse case.'