Phil Smith comments on celebrity “rape” cases

Phil Smith, Partner at Tuckers solicitors, was today quoted in the Times leading article and on the Today programme reflecting on the recent acquittals of both William Roache and Dave Lee Travis.   Phil called for a time to reflect on the pursuit of “very historical celebrity rape allegations” and pointed out the dangers of bringing prosecutions which imposed today’s sensibilities on acts that may or may not have taken place many years ago.  Listen at Philbbc4