Innocence Lost

Innocence Lost examines the alarming rise in Britian of malicious allegations against educators and provides an objective appraisal of the legislative and civil law framework that allows this to happen. Combining authoritative legal analysis with excellent professional advice, the book is designed for those finding themselves facing a malicious allegation, helping them negotiate through a maze of procedures, courts and legal issues. It will also be indispensable for legal researchers, teaching unions, providers of teacher training, and personnel departments in schools and colleges. A chapter is devoted to comparisons with the situation in the USA.