Now that the upfronts are over, it’s time to hand out much-deserved accolades to those who made this year’s presentations truly unforgettable.
28.04.2024 - 04:51 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A sex attack victim who was the first in Scotland to sue over her treatment in the witness box has blasted the justice system for failing to stop others going through the same ordeal.
In the first case of its kind in Scotland, the woman launched a legal action against Lord Advocate James Wolffe QC, Scotland’s top law officer, claiming the treatment she was subjected to in a courtroom breached her human rights.
Shannon – who has asked only to be identified by her first name – described her court ordeal as the worst experience of her life after she was subjected to “inhumane” questioning and accused of drug dealing, affecting her mental health.
The 28-year-old’s case was settled out of court in 2021 without admission of liability and she was awarded £35,000 in damages.
But earlier this month, the Faculty of Advocates upheld a complaint from Ellie Wilson, saying her rapist’s defence lawyer repeatedly “crossed the line” of what was acceptable.
Ellie, 26, said Lorenzo Alonzi left her shaking and almost doubting her own name during a trial before her rapist, Daniel McFarlane, was found guilty.
Shannon is now calling for more protection for victims in court.
She said: “It’s unbelievable this is still going on and that victims are still being forced to endure this treatment in court. I was subjected to this treatment in court in 2019 and five years later we are still only talking about better protection for victims in court.
“Defence lawyers have a job to do but victims should not have to defend themselves when they are not the one on trial for a crime.”
It comes as the Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill, which is currently going through parliament, aims to improve the experience of victims and witnesses in the
Now that the upfronts are over, it’s time to hand out much-deserved accolades to those who made this year’s presentations truly unforgettable.
An online petition calling for a public inquiry to be held into changes made to the State Pension age for women born in the 1950s has passed the 10,000 signature threshold and is now entitled to a written response from the UK Government.
More than 59,500 people have signed an online petition calling for a ‘universal’ weekly State Pension payment of nearly £550 to bring into line with the National Living Wage. Petition creator Michael Thompson also suggests making the option to claim State Pension available to everyone from the age of 60 - six years lower than the current official age of retirement of 66.
The Cannes Film Festival opened Tuesday with expectations that the big theme of this 81st edition will be #MeToo, even if rumors of an imminent bombshell exposé involving 10 prominent cinema figures were quashed overnight.
sucker-punching actor Steve Buscemi in Kips Bay last week appeared to be talking to himself while walking down the street moments before the random attack, according to new video footage. The clip obtained by CBS News shows the suspect saying something indiscernible to himself while walking north on Third Avenue just moments before he allegedly slugged the 66-year-old “Boardwalk Empire” star.Buscemi, a New York native, was photographed with a black eye and bruised chin in his first appearance since Wednesday’s broad daylight assault.The deranged man walked up to the actor and promptly punched him in the face in an unprovoked attack, police said.
Victims of brain butcher neurosurgeon Sam Eljamel are planning a protest to demand he is brought to justice – claiming they feel like they are “on death row”.
Susan Backlinie, who played the first shark attack victim in Steven Spielberg’s “Jaws,” has died. She was 77. Backlinie died Saturday morning at her California home due to a heart attack, Convention All Stars owner Sean Clark confirmed to Variety. The former actor and stuntwoman was one of the company’s clients.
A sex abuse victim burst into tears with relief after being told her attacker who was due to be released had just died in prison.
The 2024 Eurovision Song Contest has been plunged into its latest controversy after a France's participant stopped their performance to call for peace and a Norwegian jury spokesperson has resigned.
More than 8,500 people have signed an online petition calling for a public inquiry to be held into changes made to the State Pension age for women. Petition creator Kay Clarke argues that increases to the State Pension age have left many women in “financial and mental despair” and believes that an inquiry “is necessary to expose the truth”.
Shamed neurosurgeon Sam Eljamel has been treating babies and children after fleeing Scotland – where he faces a criminal probe over 100 botched operations.
Fans for Eamonn Holmes have called for him to be the “new James Bond” after he posted a mysterious photo on Instagram. The GB news presenter shared a black-and-white image of himself looking pensively straight at the camera.
Peter Andre has given a short but sweet response to a fan who claimed they were the one who came up with the moniker for his newborn daughter, Arabella.The Mysterious Girl singer, 51, who recently introduced fans to baby Arabella on Instagram, left the naming duties to wife Emily. Peter, a doting dad-of-five, often sought help from his followers while struggling with the challenge of finding the right name for their new arrival. After weeks of uncertainty, the couple finally managed to agree on a name.
Alex Ritman Kevin Spacey has gone on the attack against an upcoming docuseries about him that is due to air next week. The two-part “Spacey Unmasked,” which Variety revealed would broadcast in the U.K.
MSPs have backed the Scottish Government’s call for “compensation in full” to be paid to women impacted by changes to their State Pension age. In a Holyrood debate on Wednesday, the Scottish Parliament voted by 75 votes to zero, with 52 abstentions, which included Scottish Labour.
Will Moseley is one of the Top 7 contestants on American Idol this season, but PETA wants him out of the competition.
A new online petition is urging the UK Government to continue providing financial support for people with mental health conditions claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak recently announced that the disability benefit will be given a major overhaul in an effort to reduce spiralling costs.
Massive Attack have announced the artists that will be joining them as part of the huge ‘Act 1.5′ show in Bristol this summer.Details of the homecoming gig were first shared in December, when the trip-hop collective confirmed that 2024 would see them perform at an all-day “large-scale climate action accelerator event” – celebrating 25 years of climate activism for the band.The gig will take place on August 25 at Clifton Downs in Bristol, and will mark the first performance that Robert ‘3D’ Del Naja and Grant ‘Daddy G’ Marshall have played on UK soil in five years.In keeping with the environmental theme, the event is also set to be the lowest carbon show of its size ever staged.Now, Massive Attack have announced the full run of artists that will be joining them as special guests for the all-day event. Three-time Grammy winner and political powerhouse Killer Mike will be among those performing on the day, with the event coming as an extension of the Run The Jewels rapper’s biggest solo tour dates across the UK.Mercury Prize-nominated and critically lauded Irish 4-piece Lankum are also confirmed as making an appearance at the event, as well as Sam Morton and a rare performance from the Wild Bunch’s DJ Milo.Tickets are on sale now, and you can visit here to find any remaining.A post shared by Massive Attack (@massiveattackofficial)“We’re chuffed to play our home city again and to be able do it in the right way,” Massive Attack’s Del Naja, AKA 3D, said in a statement last December.“In terms of climate change action there are no excuses left; offsetting, endless seminars and diluted declarations have all been found out – so live music must drastically reduce all primary emissions and take account of fan travel.
Deep Bagchee, a driving force behind the launch of ITVX, is exiting to become President of CNBC International.
Women who travel to the US under a Scottish Government scheme to fix a medical scandal face a postcode lottery of follow up treatment after returning home.