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Catholic newspaper editorialises on priest indecency case collapse


It says securing justice involves striking fine balance by Tim Procter


The complaints went back 25


ONE of the Roman Catholic Church's leading newspapers has published a bold editorial on the collapse of the indecen­ cy case against a former


charges against Fr Joseph Dooley (80), now living in London, were ordered to be stayed' by the Recorder of Preston, Judge Peter Openshaw.


Stonyhurst College teacher. As reported recently, the three


years and the judge said that this was too long and there was no prospect of checking what was being said. There might have been an alibi, or collusion between the witnesses. Fr Dooley had always denied the allegations. Under the heading "Injustice at


been made all the more grave by a naive and inappropriate response by the church authorities at the time. The editorial contrasts this situa­


Stonyhurst", The Catholic Herald points out that on the same day as the hearing, priests in the Birming­ ham diocese were being urged to ask forgiveness for an admitted child abuse scandal there. It had


tion with that of Fr Dooley and declares: "Securing justice for gen­ uine victims of crime and the pro­ tection of the liberty, livelihoods and reputations of the innocent often involves striking a very fine and delicate balance.” The writer suggests that it is per­


pean countries and American states, restricting the time in which allegations could be brought. "It would prevent comparatively triv­ ial complaints from being pursued at enormous public expense and at the risk of grave injustice to those accused 20 or 30 years after the alleged events." As reported, in stopping the case


haps time to consider a statute of limitations on such cases. This approach is adopted in most Euro­


Judge Openshaw emphasised that he made absolutely no criticism of the complainants themselves or of the painstaking investigation by the police.


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CLIENTS of Clitheroe- based insurance brokers Cook and Smith enjoyed a social evening and buffet to help celebrate its golden jubilee. Some 80 people, mainly from the agricultur­ al community in which the firm does a large amount of business, visited its large offices in Church Brow, Clitheroe. During the evening there


were various games and competitions, and the answers are available by ringing the office. Our picture shows Mr


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Gordon Smith, son of one of the founders, and managing executive Mrs Diane Steer with some of the guests. (280400/10/22a)


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Lessons at home for two dozen


DESPITE continued controversy over sec­ ondary school places, only a small fraction of Ribble Valley children are being educated at


about two dozen, of whom 14 are of secondary school age. "This is no more or less


home. The number is, infact,


than the average anywhere else in the county and the number does not seem to be increasing,” says Lancashire County Council. It emphasises that there


are various reasons for a child to receive home educa­ tion and there is no way of tying numbers to perceived shortages of high school places, or any other factor. The EOTAS - Education


Other Than At School - system is careful not to a ttra c t criticism by demanding that parents are qualified teachers, or that they hire some. Regular visits to the child


allow the authorities to check that progress is acceptable. Inspection of work is part of the process and as long as a reasonable standard is reached, no questions are asked about how it has been achieved. Work needs to he done to a plan, but the National Cur­ riculum does not need to be followed. However, there are some


stipulations. For instance, setting out books on the kitchen table is not accept­ able. The child must have a proper place in which to work.


Dairy stock judging for YFC


MEMBERS of Clitheroe Young Farmers met at Home Farm, Simonstone, for dairy stock judging. The evening took place


Results


Whitwell (68); 2, James Spurgeon (65).


(81); 2, Julie Whitwell (68); 3, Philip Woodruff and Chris Bristol (60).


Juniors: 1, Alex Silverwood


(35); 2, Edward Whitwell, Julian Silverwood and Nat Marsden (32). Intermediate: 1, James Spur­


Four dairy cattle: Senior: 1, Michael Burnop


geon (38); 2, David Whitwell (32). Junior 1, Philip Woodruff and


Overall results


2, Julian Silverwood (659); 3, Edward Whitwell (656).


2, Chris Bristol (577); 3, Philip Woodruff (542). Sheep trophy: 1, Nat Marsden .


Whitwell (651); 2, Steven Bristol (455); 3, James Spurgeon (445). Junior: 1, Julie Whitwell (641);


Intermediate: 1, David


(326); 2, Steven Bristol (314); 3, David Whitwell (313). Thanks were expressed by


Edward and David Whitwell to the judge, Mr A. Coates, and to the hosts for use of the venue.


Purse theft


TWO women customers may be able to help with inquiries into a theft at the Old Post House, Clitheroe, say police. A purse containing £10 in


THERE was excellent support for the annual cof­ fee morning run for St Nicholas' Church, Sabden,


by Mr and Mrs Bernard Parfitt. Stalls and a tombola helped swell the proceeds to £266


Community benefit hopes for school’s


redundant building Tosside ideas meeting next week


CHANGED use, redundant, and "under threat" public buildings of several sorts dot the Ribble Valley. Many other communities are in the same situationl Closure, amalgama­


tion or, best of all, mov­ ing to b e t te r premises often leaves problems behind, and this is short­ ly to be seen in Tosside. The enforced and bitter­


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cials including the Archdea­ con and the Rural Dean are keen for it to be retained for community use after the August departure of chil­ dren and staff. Under the laws governing


ly opposed closure of the village school is inevitably being followed by "what of the future" questions. I t appears to be now in the melting pot. But action is hoped for by people in the locality. A meeting is to he held in


Tosside on Wednesday evening to discuss any ideas people may have about the future, and hopefully con­ structive, use for the school. It is owned by the Diocese of Bradford and local offi­


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charities, the church has to take every possible step to. realise the full value of the building in the event of a sale. It says it will consider any bid from a group who may be able to purchase it for the community. Similar schools in.various


other places have been turned into houses before now and although there are sometimes planning reasons against this, the Govern­ ment increasingly encour­ ages a flexible outlook on these occasions.


Camper van worth £4,000 stolen


A CAMPER van worth £4,000 was stolen from Queen Street, Whalley. The V-registered Volkswagen vehicle is white and police are investigating.


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as the couple were visited by other church members, neigh­ bours and friends. Our picture shows, from the left, Marion Parfitt, Antho­


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Seniors: 1, Nat Marsden (680);


Ben Hartley (38); 2, Julie Whitwell, Alex Silverwood, Chris Bristol (32).


Keith Slinger (80); 3, Peter Holt (78). Intermediate: 1, David


Dairy cattle: Senior: 1, Nat Marsden (82); 2,


with the kind permission of Mrs Starkie and the farm manager.


cash and a gold bracelet val­ ued at £50 was taken from the private quarters early on Thursday afternoon. The two women were both about 5ft. 3in. tall, one with dark hair and one blonde in a pony tail.


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