Thursday, May 14, 2015

Greville Janner's alleged victims soon to hear if decision to not charge him will be reviewed

Lawyers acting for men who allege they were sexually abused by Greville Janner will soon hear whether there is to be an independent review of the decision not to charge the peer with any offences.

Slater and Gordon, which is representing a number of alleged victims, has officially asked the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to commission an independent review of its decision to not charge Lord Janner with any offences on the grounds that he is too ill with Alzheimer's Disease to stand trial.

The company said it expected to hear by the end of the month whether its application had been successful. (more...)