Uk Law Question (Abusive Parents, Non Sexual)

[Steve-Harrass]

I want to prosecute my parents for childhood "medical abuse" - but how do I do this, now that "Munchausen syndrome by proxy" is no longer recognised?

I have to represent myself as I can't get legal aid (it doesn't apply for this sort of case) - and no way can I pay for a lawyer (unemployment, debt problem etc).

So - what can I charge them with? (Note: citations of relevant Sections from relevant parliamentary Acts would be helpful).

[New Judge]

Bear in mind that it would be the CPS who take up the prosecution (unless you are considering a private prosecution) and even then the Director of Public Prosecutions has the right to veto any action you may initiate).

What did they do to you?

[woofgang]

Not a legal beagle but...
Its now called "fabricated or induced illness". I don't understand what you mean by no longer recognised as this is from the NHS website.
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Fabricated-or-induced-illness/Pages/Introduction.aspx
What outcome do you want from prosecution?
have you seen a counsellor?

[woofgang]

oh PS I am assuming that you are an adult?

[EDDIE51]

We need to know a LOT more about what happened to have any chance of giving you a sencible answer.
From what you have said so far it could be just that you think they gave you the wrong cough mixture!
As NJ says it is the CPS who prosecute someone unless you have the cash and knowledge to start a private prosecution. VERY EXPENSIVE !!!!

[Peter Pedant]

Interesting article here - mainly for readers rather than the OP

http://www.jaapl.org/content/34/1/90.full

Munchausen syndrome by proxy is still recognised but has changed its name for FII Factitious or induced illness

odd you should mention it: I bought my edition of Gray Anatomy ( first of course ) from the Gilkes who described the eye signs in this.
[ Gilkes MJ, Mann TP. The fundi of battered babies. Lancet 1967;II:468.]

I can guarantee no one on these threads has done this

NJ may be able to tel you the criminal charges usually brought in these cases - I guess ABH or GBH of the Offences against the person act 1861
or attempted murder common law

good wiki article for those interested

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%BCnchausen_syndrome_by_proxy

[EDDIE51]

Even private prosecutions normally use a barrister to actually present the case.
It is just that the solicitor/barrister is hired by a private individual rather than by the CPS.
There are very few 'DIY' private prosecutions. I assume you are going down the DIY route, do you have the knowledge and skill to face a court on your own? You will be up against barristers who have had years at law and have full leagal teams behind them.

[Peter Pedant]

but there is still a right in the UK to bring private prosecutions preserved by statute ( no I cant give chapter and verse )
seehere
http://www.cps.gov.uk/legal/p_to_r/private_prosecutions/

make sure the offence you choose does NOT require the consent of the attorney--general as he may well not give it

I am not gonna bother to tell you whether this is worthwhile or not ....

[woofgang]

If its now described/defined as a mental health issue though, is there much prospect of a clear "guilty" verdict?

[retrocop]

pp
I am glad you have recovered from the doldrums.There was me thinking that you thought it was futile and peeing against the wind to deal with bureaucracy.
They were all wrong because you know the rules!!.Glad you now have recovered and feel you can give advice on how to fight the system.
Good Luck

[Peter Pedant]

\retro cop how kind of you to think of me !

[retrocop]

pp
Ain't worth mentioning. :-)

[Steve-Harrass]

STEVE-HARRASS Replies to previous answers:

I can't bring a private prosecution because I can't afford it (unemployed, deep in debt, only about £1000 in the world).
I've already got my GP on side and I'm about to start seeing a psychologist.
If you really need more details, go to the similar Yahoo site and look for question/index?qid=20150417063543AAIvay6
I REFUSE to believe there is no offense they can be charged with under UK law.

[EDDIE51]

Can you post the yahoo site as a link on here so we can all see it?
If you can't afford a private prosecution and the CPS will not look at the case how do you expect to get anything done?
What would you expect to achieve if you could prosecute , compensation?, your parents put in jail or fined?.
I have some personal expirence of this situation, my daughter was accused of Munchausen by proxy. But I can't get to your yahoo link and I need more information .

[EDDIE51]

I would just add proving 'Munchausen By Proxy ' is VERY difficult even with a highly qualified barrister on the case. We had to give up, it was going to cost £50,000 just to prepare a case !.

[New Judge]

IfIf you are looking for the CPS to being a prosecution your first stop must be to make a complaint to the police. They will consult the CPS after taking details of your complaint and the cps will decide what, if any, offence can be considered for prosecution. That's the only realistic route to a prosecution that you have.

[Steve-Harrass]

Stephen-Harrass replies to EDDIE51

answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20150417063543AAIvay6

[Peter Pedant]

well it doesnt look as tho they were much good either
( on the other answerbank )

I think you should concentrate on getting our debt, perhaps getting a job and getting into better mental health