Difference between revisions of "Cyril Smith"
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| − | '''Cyril Smith''' (1928-2010) was a British [[pedophile]] who also worked as a politician. He targeted vulnerable young boys in care homes, with the youngest being 8 years old. The sexual predator was described in 2010 by then | + | '''Cyril Smith''' (1928-2010) was a British [[pedophile]] who also worked as a politician. He targeted vulnerable young boys in care homes, with the youngest being 8 years old. The sexual predator was described in 2010 by then Liberal Democrat leader [[Nick Clegg]] as "a beacon" of the party.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2014/04/12/cyril-smith-accused-of-144-sex-crimes/ Paedophile Liberal MP Abused at Least 144 Children]</ref> |
Numerous attempts to hold Smith accountable for the complaints made against him were blocked. | Numerous attempts to hold Smith accountable for the complaints made against him were blocked. | ||
Revision as of 16:34, February 5, 2023
| Cyril Smith | |
Member of Parliament for Rochdale
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| In office 28 October 1972 – 16 March 1992 | |
| Preceded by | Jack McCann |
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| Succeeded by | Liz Lynne |
| Political party | Liberal |
Cyril Smith (1928-2010) was a British pedophile who also worked as a politician. He targeted vulnerable young boys in care homes, with the youngest being 8 years old. The sexual predator was described in 2010 by then Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg as "a beacon" of the party.[1]
Numerous attempts to hold Smith accountable for the complaints made against him were blocked.