#SimonJenkins, writing in the Guardian, has it right: as things stand, there is nothing sullying Edward Heath's name except unsubstantiated rumour. The guy is DEAD - he can't defend himself. But while those who make claims against him enjoy protection and the possibility of (naturally...) compensation, his character is defamed and there is nothing - apparently - that can be done to prevent this.
This has nothing to do with politics - it doesn't matter whether he was Tory or Labour. It has nothing to do with justice - because how can what is happening now - 'trial' by public gossip and paraonoia - be right? It has nothing to do with whatever outcome is reached. But it has everything to do with homophobia.
Here's our view, for what it's worth: just because a person leads a private life; just because a person might - or might not - be gay; it does not make them a paedophile.
Know what, homophobes? You can be gay and NORMAL.
Phew! Glad we got that off our chests! Back to sit in the sunshine, guys!
