Today I sent another letter.
Well I'm at it again!
You may remember after the trial that I was annoyed with several aspects of the result.
This is the main context of the letter I have sent to the trial judge (I'm still juggling all of the other factors).
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Fowler was eventually convicted on 5 counts, Friday 17/03/06.
Sentence was passed by yourself!
I approached the Witness Care Officers at Bishop Auckland Police Station, on Monday 20/03/06 stating my concerns with regard to the sentence and summing up process.
They in turn forwarded my letter to the CPS, who are now reviewing the situation.
I also wrote a letter to The Honorary Judicial Recorder for County Durham (Judge Lowden) on 21/03/06. I received a very decent response, however I was informed that I should have written directly to yourself! I apologise for that indiscretion.
I now attach a copy of that letter for your perusal, although I believe that you are already in possession of a copy. I also attach a copy of an article published in The Northern Echo!
It is now almost three weeks since sentencing took place, and at this juncture I would have expected to be feeling some closure.
What I have instead, are the following words used by the defence swimming around my head! : Hes now an elderly gentleman answering for indiscretions which took place when he was aged between 20 and 30
I do not understand why this statement was not challenged! In a similar situation, I would advise others to speak up, even though that would be committing perjury and may lead to a day in the cells! More than a paedophile would receive, I may add!
I thought he was an abusive paedophile that groomed children perhaps I am not as educated as I thought! I dont suppose that I will ever feel closure now!
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I hope that he at least has the decency to respond. I hope that a minimum result of my letter, is that more consideration is given to the survivors feelings in court, and that unsuitable wording is challenged in future!
I'm still waiting for futher response from CPS.
I'm also waiting for someone to tell me that my own summary of the proceedings is wrong - nobody has yet!
Best wishes ...Rik
You may remember after the trial that I was annoyed with several aspects of the result.
This is the main context of the letter I have sent to the trial judge (I'm still juggling all of the other factors).
_________________________________________________
Fowler was eventually convicted on 5 counts, Friday 17/03/06.
Sentence was passed by yourself!
I approached the Witness Care Officers at Bishop Auckland Police Station, on Monday 20/03/06 stating my concerns with regard to the sentence and summing up process.
They in turn forwarded my letter to the CPS, who are now reviewing the situation.
I also wrote a letter to The Honorary Judicial Recorder for County Durham (Judge Lowden) on 21/03/06. I received a very decent response, however I was informed that I should have written directly to yourself! I apologise for that indiscretion.
I now attach a copy of that letter for your perusal, although I believe that you are already in possession of a copy. I also attach a copy of an article published in The Northern Echo!
It is now almost three weeks since sentencing took place, and at this juncture I would have expected to be feeling some closure.
What I have instead, are the following words used by the defence swimming around my head! : Hes now an elderly gentleman answering for indiscretions which took place when he was aged between 20 and 30
I do not understand why this statement was not challenged! In a similar situation, I would advise others to speak up, even though that would be committing perjury and may lead to a day in the cells! More than a paedophile would receive, I may add!
I thought he was an abusive paedophile that groomed children perhaps I am not as educated as I thought! I dont suppose that I will ever feel closure now!
___________________________________________
I hope that he at least has the decency to respond. I hope that a minimum result of my letter, is that more consideration is given to the survivors feelings in court, and that unsuitable wording is challenged in future!
I'm still waiting for futher response from CPS.
I'm also waiting for someone to tell me that my own summary of the proceedings is wrong - nobody has yet!
Best wishes ...Rik