It defies logic.
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Former barrister Rupert Massey, 59, abused three boys from 1971 to 1985 but was only arrested ten years later.
He did not go on trial until November 1999 and a month later he was jailed for six years on 16 counts of indecent assault.
Massey, who has been released, claimed he suffered stress due to the delay — caused partly by his failed appeals.
He was awarded £2,748 in damages and £2,478 costs by the European Court of Human Rights.
He did not go on trial until November 1999 and a month later he was jailed for six years on 16 counts of indecent assault.
Massey, who has been released, claimed he suffered stress due to the delay — caused partly by his failed appeals.
He was awarded £2,748 in damages and £2,478 costs by the European Court of Human Rights.
wedge girl said:
Former barrister Rupert Massey, 59, abused three boys from 1971 to 1985 but was only arrested ten years later.
He did not go on trial until November 1999 and a month later he was jailed for six years on 16 counts of indecent assault.
Massey, who has been released, claimed he suffered stress due to the delay — caused partly by his failed appeals.
He was awarded £2,748 in damages and £2,478 costs by the European Court of Human Rights.
Money which will probably be spent in 'boys clubs'
>> Edited by ultimasimon on Thursday 3rd March 19:35
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