Anyone who believes that
there is a straightforward answer to this question simply does not understand the
question. Many Lawyers are conflicted on this. Recently acquitted of a further allegation
the perhaps now ironically styled former ‘publicist’ Max Clifford said in court
“I was found guilty [in 2014] ... I know I’m innocent. Hopefully one day I will
be able to prove that. One of the things I’ve learned [from the last trial] is
you’re guilty until proven innocent when sexual offences are involved.” The
fact of his acquittal would tend to suggest this is an exaggeration as does the
high level of acquittals in Rape trials.
