The lawyer representing a number of Mohammed Al Fayed's alleged victims has said he has now spoken to around 150 people about claims of abuse.
Dean Armstrong KC added a public inquiry would ensure the protection of women in large corporations. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Dean Armstrong KC added a public inquiry would ensure the protection of women in large corporations. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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00:00At the time of the documentary, we had 37 people signed up for us to look after.
00:10Over the weekend, we have had inquiries to take that number up to about 150, potentially more.
00:19We've had further inquiries this morning. Clearly we're organising clients today and for the several days going ahead.
00:29It's a remarkable circumstance of how many people have come out.
00:36And the other remarkable circumstance is the level and degree of similarity between the allegations that they make.
00:43A public inquiry or something similar is the opportunity to make sure this never happens again.
00:50The vulnerability of young women in particular when they go into large corporates is huge.
00:59And if there are people who are able to exploit the resources of very large corporations to satisfy their own maladjusted ends,
01:11then if that is happening, then that's a public interest in ensuring that we stop it as soon as possible.