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Originally published 1911
Authors Robert Michels
LC ClassJF2049. M6
Page count401
OCLC02067594
Translators Eden Paul
Cedar Paul
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Political Parties: A Sociological Study of the Oligarchical Tendencies of Modern Democracy is a book by the sociologist Robert Michels, published in 1911 and first introducing the concept of iron law of oligarchy. It is considered one of the classics of social sciences, in particular sociology and political science.

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Mr steel (left) is one of those criticized in The Report for failing to pass on allegations against ex-MP Cyril Smith

Political Institutions is not responding to historical claims of sexual abuse, but there was no evidence of an organised paedophile network in Westminster, an investigation has found.

The Independent investigation into Sexual abuse said it had a "significant problem" of consideration towards people of public importance.

A long-awaited report into allegations criticized the Political Parties and the police to act on information.

she turned a "blind eye", it said.

That institutions, the "regular their own reputation or political interests before the welfare of the child".

It is cited as an example of the former Liberal Party leader, Lord steel, who was criticized for, That you are acting on information That the late MP Cyril Smith had abused children.

Mr steel said That the request in the last Year , as he passed in 1979 to allegations against the then MP for Rochdale , although he believed them to be true -because it is "past".

then, Smith recommends a knighthood.

'Play down rumours'

Professor Alexis Jay , the head of The Investigation , said: "It is clear to see That Westminster institutions have repeatedly not for dealing with allegations of sexual abuse, turning a blind eye to active shielding of the perpetrators. "

But The Report found no evidence That a coordinated "paedophile ring" in Westminster, the following claims fantasists Carl Beech , who was

The study decided, in an early stage, to ignore statements from Carl Beech of A Number of personalities of The Public life

He said there was no evidence of such a network was covered by security services or the police.

The Report also highlighted how the former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and ex-Conservative party Chairman Norman Tebbit were aware in the 1980s of the rumors about MP Peter Morrison , with "a fondness for little boys", but nothing about it.

The allegations "should have rung Alarm Bells in the government," it said.

found It, it is a "unified culture, the whips for years" in the Tory in the offices was to protect "images" of their party from "down play the rumors and to protect politicians from gossip or scandal at any price".

The Report said to be interested in That at That time "no one seemed to be about the fate of The Children concerned, with the status and political concerns override all others."

"Even though we added not evidence of a Westminster network, the sustainable effect, to those who are suffering, children are not sexually abused, by people connected to Westminster was just so deep," there.

steel-inaction 'unforgivable'

After Mr steel gave evidence to The Inquiry , he was stopped by the Scottish Liberal Democrats . But The Party later determined That there were "no grounds for action" against The Politician who is also a former MSP and Holyrood-chair.

A Liberal Democrat spokesman said The Party would be "thoroughly read" the latest report said, adding That "Cyril Smith 's acts were vile and repugnant".

A lawyer, the eight of Smith's victims, said Mr steel, "inaction" after being told by Smith himself, That he had abused young boys was "unforgivable".

Richard Scorer, said Mr steel was not the fault of Smith's crimes, but "to stop for his own mistakes, Smith's, when he had the chance".

"That must have added now added as The Catalyst for a mandatory reporting law compelling those who report suspicions of Child Abuse to their concerns," he said.

The Report made a series of proposals, including the review of the policy of the waiver of tributes after the death of the recipient - the Stripping knight of the people, disgraced Savile-entertainer Jimmy.

It is also recommended the creation of widely used and well-whistleblowing understood guidelines for all Westminster institutions.

The Independent investigation into the child Sexual abuse in England and Wales, established in the Year 2014, has been studied, claims against local authorities, religious organisations, armed forces and public and private institutions, as well as persons of public life.

to Start, after the Savile scandal, The Investigation , The Investigation in Westminster a to expected to be completed later this Year .



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Source of news: bbc.com

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