Judge Goddard says abuse probe ‘could take up to four years’
The new head of a long-delayed inquiry into institutionalised child sex abuse has suggested it could take up to four years to complete and hopes to start work in early
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Ex-Ofsted offical apologies over Rotherham inspection failings
A former senior official at children’s care watchdog Ofsted has apologised for the organisation’s failure to uncover widespread sexual exploitation in Rotherham. John Goldup, who joined Ofsted as director of
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Osborne pressed for extra funding to pay for historic abuse cases
Ministers are asking Chancellor George Osborne for extra money for public prosecutors so they can deal with a spike in historic sex abuse cases. Attorney General Jeremy Wright confirmed that
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HIA inquiry hears nun was never prosecuted over complaints
The Historical Institutional Abuse (HIA) inquiry has heard a nun was never been prosecuted, despite complaints against her by former residents of Nazareth House and Nazareth Lodge care homes. Giving
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Barnardo’s issue urgent plea over abuse case surge
A massive surge in the number of child sex abuse cases has prompted an urgent appeal from a children’s charity. Barnardo’s says following scandals of the magnitude of Rotherham, it
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Abuse victims had complained about Rotherham police officer
A specialist child abuse lawyer has said two victims of the Rotherham scandal had complained to him about a police officer who has since been killed in a car crash.
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Wales should have abuse panel voice says Drakeford
Wales’ Health and Social Services Minister, Mark Drakeford has called on the UK Government to ensure Wales is fully represented on the independent Panel Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse. In
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Northumbria operation sees 20 men in court on sexual abuse charges
An investigation into widespread sexual crimes against vulnerable women and girls as young as 13 has resulted in 20 men facing a number of charges. Operation Sanctuary, launched by Northumbria
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New child abuse inquiry chair to be named
Theresa May is expected to announce the new chair of the troubled child abuse inquiry following the resignations of two previous holders of the post. The Home Secretary has also
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New Zealand judge to head government child abuse probe
New Zealand High Court judge Lowell Goddard has been named as chair of the troubled child abuse inquiry. Home Secretary Theresa May said Justice Goddard had been selected after a
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