Posts by jw news 2017

sentencing magistrate bernadette boss noted it was "most unfortunate" that once again a church had failed to notify the authorities about an allegation of sexual abuse.. that made the church complicit in the matters and "appears to have exacerbated the effect on the victims of the offence," dr boss said...".

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jw news 2017

From

http://criminal.findlaw.com/criminal-law-basics/what-is-complicity-or-accomplice-liability.html

"Complicity is the act of helping or encouraging another individual to commit a crime. It is also commonly referred to as aiding and abetting. One who is complicit is said to be an accomplice. But, even though an accomplice does not actually commit the crime, his or her actions helped someone in the commission of the crime.

The concept of accomplice liability means an accomplice faces the same degree of guilt and punishment as the individual who committed the crime. Indeed, accomplices can face the same penalties, including prison time. The key consideration is whether the individual intentionally and voluntarily encouraged or assisted in the commission of the crime, or (in some cases) failed to prevent it"

It is widely accepted that pedophiles are always at high risk of reoffending... Therefore failing to report, is failing to prevent it

And you did say that they should have reported, in your first post

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Magistrate says Jehovah's Witnesses are complicit because they failed to report to authorities

by jw news 2017 in

"former jehovah's witness jailed for historical sex offences against young sisters... .

sentencing magistrate bernadette boss noted it was "most unfortunate" that once again a church had failed to notify the authorities about an allegation of sexual abuse.. that made the church complicit in the matters and "appears to have exacerbated the effect on the victims of the offence," dr boss said...".

quoted text from the web page :.

jw news 2017

Well, I'll take what both legitimate news sources have reported the magistrate as saying, to be the truth of the matter.

You, just like all of us, are free to do as you wish

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Magistrate says Jehovah's Witnesses are complicit because they failed to report to authorities

by jw news 2017 in

"former jehovah's witness jailed for historical sex offences against young sisters... .

sentencing magistrate bernadette boss noted it was "most unfortunate" that once again a church had failed to notify the authorities about an allegation of sexual abuse.. that made the church complicit in the matters and "appears to have exacerbated the effect on the victims of the offence," dr boss said...".

quoted text from the web page :.

jw news 2017

... They are both quoting the magistrate... They are both saying the same thing...