Ann Widdecombe on Church trials.

Ann details how the Catholic church in particular are punishing innocent priests because of an over compensation to the abuse scandals.
an excerpt from footage shot for "We Believe You" the documentary that exposes the reality of being falsely accused of a sex crime.

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Anne Widdecombe is talking about a situation in which I have been exonerated by the court and given an apology for a wrongful prosecution by the CPS. Nevertheless, the Church of England will not let me practice as a priest in the church. They want to put me through another trial. The Methodists, with whom I also had permission to practice, are the same, and have slavishly followed the C of E in refusing me work, and condemning me to the wilderness in which I am prohibited from attending Bible Studies or Pastoral Support groups in my church. I am effectively cut off from all of my church social groups - friends and neighbours with whom I have shared decades of friendship and fellowship. Anne is right. The churches are wrong. As for me? I find myself not only falsely accused but in effect excommunicated from the church I have served all my life. And when I complain, what does a church leader say to me?
"I am so sorry, Roy. But remember Jesus said on the cross, Father forgive them for they know not what they do. Love and peace."