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Workplace or public abuse and harassment against women ‘endemic’, says report

By Alan Jones23rd January 2018News England

Violence against women and girls is endemic, with widespread cases of harassment at work or public places, according to a new report. The Fawcett Society claimed the legal system was

Figures of recorded domestic abuse incidents rise 1% to 58,810 in Scotland

By The Press Association24th October 2017News Scotland

Incidents of domestic abuse rose slightly last year, according to new figures. Police Scotland recorded 58,810 incidents in 2016/17, up 1% from the previous year. At least one crime or

Fear of hostility keeping many disabled people from going out, poll reveals

By Hayden Smith17th October 2017News England

Fear of hostility has stopped nearly one in three disabled people from going out in their local area, according to new research. A poll of 1,609 disabled adults in the

Big increase in number of investigations into abuse of mental health patients

By Scott D'Arcy7th August 2017News England

Investigations into abuse of mental health patients have nearly doubled in three years, according to a report. An analysis of NHS figures obtained by The Times through Freedom of Information

New human trafficking and exploitation powers come into force in Scotland

By Iain MacDonald30th June 20173rd November 2018News Scotland

New powers to tackle human trafficking and exploitation have come into effect. From Friday, courts will be able to impose trafficking and exploitation prevention orders on people convicted of trafficking

Sadistic killer jailed for 33 years for campaign of ‘dark ages’ abuse against vulnerable man

By Tom White27th June 2017News England

A sadistic killer has been jailed for 33 years after he orchestrated and carried out a campaign of “Dark Ages” abuse against a vulnerable man, including feeding him his own

Abuse legislation must go further to protect children, Holyrood MSPs told

By The Press Association20th June 2017News Scotland

Legislation to tackle domestic abuse must go further to protect children, MSPs have been told. The Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Bill creates a specific criminal offence of ”abusive behaviour towards a

Sadistic gang of four guilty of ‘dark ages’ abuse and torture death of vulnerable man

By Tom White19th June 2017News England

A sadistic gang have been convicted of a campaign of “Dark Ages” abuse against a vulnerable father-of-two, including forcing him to eat one of his own testicles, which eventually led

Former care home resident tells court of unspeakable ‘quiet room’

By Rod Minchin8th June 2017News England

The investigation into abuse of vulnerable adults at two care homes in Devon was launched after one of the residents contacted the authorities. The resident – known only as AC

Care home management convicted of ‘organised and systemic abuse’ of disabled residents

By Rod Minchin7th June 2017News England

Thirteen directors, managers and staff at two care homes have been convicted of imprisoning disabled adults in empty rooms to punish or control them, it can be reported. An abusive

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Workplace or public abuse and harassment against women ‘endemic’, says report

Figures of recorded domestic abuse incidents rise 1% to 58,810 in Scotland

Fear of hostility keeping many disabled people from going out, poll reveals

Big increase in number of investigations into abuse of mental health patients

New human trafficking and exploitation powers come into force in Scotland

Sadistic killer jailed for 33 years for campaign of ‘dark ages’ abuse against vulnerable man

Abuse legislation must go further to protect children, Holyrood MSPs told

Sadistic gang of four guilty of ‘dark ages’ abuse and torture death of vulnerable man

Former care home resident tells court of unspeakable ‘quiet room’

Care home management convicted of ‘organised and systemic abuse’ of disabled residents

England’s hospitals within hours of running out of some PPE items – Matt Hancock

Minister admits ‘unacceptable’ rise in children subject to Deprivation of Liberty orders

Warning of ‘stark failure’ in social care after children placed in caravan and Airbnb

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Workplace or public abuse and harassment against women ‘endemic’, says report

Figures of recorded domestic abuse incidents rise 1% to 58,810 in Scotland

Fear of hostility keeping many disabled people from going out, poll reveals

Big increase in number of investigations into abuse of mental health patients

New human trafficking and exploitation powers come into force in Scotland

Sadistic killer jailed for 33 years for campaign of ‘dark ages’ abuse against vulnerable man

Abuse legislation must go further to protect children, Holyrood MSPs told

Sadistic gang of four guilty of ‘dark ages’ abuse and torture death of vulnerable man

Former care home resident tells court of unspeakable ‘quiet room’

Care home management convicted of ‘organised and systemic abuse’ of disabled residents