A response to Mr Morrison


Since the publication of the SWIA report, Alasdair Morrison has made a few claims that he wishes to see 'justice for the girls' at the centre of the case. These claims are lacking in both commitment and substance.

We were the only ones calling for a Public Inquiry, Alasdair Morrison has not and does not appear to support such an action (particularly surprising considering his calls for justice.)

Do we see Alasdair Morrison openly criticising the actions of the Northern Constabulary and CNES? We do not.

Do we see Alasdair Morrison calling for an explanation as to why so much credence was put on claims of Satanic Ritual Abuse, which have been discredited on countless occasions? We do not.

Is Alasdair Morrison calling for the case to be brought to court in such a way as to lay before the public the truth of what happened, the truth of the actions of those involved, the evidence and the origin of the allegations? We do not.

Northern Constabulary are currently refusing to investigate a reported crime of perverting the course of justice against the girls mother, will Alasdair Morrison publicly support the investigation and prosecution of this woman? I do not believe that he will.

I have written to Alasdair Morrison since February 2004, he has persistently avoided the issue of 'justice' for anyone involved until the publication of the SWIA report. For a year and a half he has failed to acknowledge the issues arising from this case. When the charges were dropped, he showed no interest whatsoever, claiming that it was the end of the matter. He has been singularly uninterested and incapable of action until now. Now however, he sees an opportunity to gain a few votes by riding on the back of this report. A report which in itself is a desperate and malicious attack, a whitewash which does it's best to dismiss the information that people should be focussing on. A report that contains such blatant and easily disproved lies, I find it difficult to believe that it was written in all seriousness.

He does not truly wish for justice in this case, because the only way in which justice can be achieved is by exposing the truth. None of those involved in this case want that and neither does Alasdair Morrison.

By voicing his empty calls for justice he is seen to be doing the 'right thing' in most people's minds. For those around the country that know better, that have experienced damaged, biased and incompetent justice systems, local authorities and police constabularies, his claims will be seen for what they really are, empty and worthless.

For him to even begin to suggest that we no longer care about what they have done is no more than I would expect from someone who is unable to comprehend the extent to which this has affected those involved and too arrogant to care.

This case has caused permanent damage, we have to live with the permanent impact that allegations of this kind have. My husband and I can no longer apply for certain jobs that we have both done previously, we can no longer go along on school trips with our children. The emotional impact is huge, something Alasdair Morrison will never comprehend. The people responsible continue with their lives, unconcerned and unaccountable, too involved with their next intended victims to care.

Due to concerns over confidentiality, a meeting is no longer agreeable. However, if Alasdair Morrison genuinely wants justice, let him state clearly what he wants and how he intends to achieve it, we will support any action to bring this situation to court. If he cannot do that, then let him stop using the situation as a publicity boost and a vote gatherer.