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It was going to be a summer holiday filled with playing on the beach, bike rides and trips to the park. Alesha
Teenager found guilty of abduction, rape and murder of six-year-old Alesha Macphail
A 16-year-old boy has been found guilty of abducting, raping and murdering six-year-old Alesha MacPhail. A jury at the High Court in
Strong support for Bill aimed at protecting children from physical punishment
Children’s charities have welcomed support from organisations across Scotland for a bill that would help to give greater protection to young people.
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