WRONG THING, WRONG TIME

Even if she were right, which she is not, this is the craziest time to make such an argument. James’s mother  is understandably furious and  Dr Atkinson is unlikely to get a note of thanks from Jack Straw or anyone else,  including those who otherwise might want to have a serious discussion about the age of criminal responsibility.

We do not know precisely how inept and evasive recent official handling of Venables has been. The public has the right to know. It would be better for  the moment that the Children’s Commissioner, if seen, is not heard.