Four times as many adolescents are physically abused compared with younger children in England, according to analysis of police-recorded offences. The numbers and rates of recorded physical abuse offences against
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A new Bill before Holyrood is among the most important it will consider, the Deputy First Minister has said. Making a statement to the Scottish Parliament on the Redress for
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New guidance has been given to teachers to help them spot signs of domestic abuse as children return to Scotland’s classrooms after lockdown. Amid concerns abuse increased during the pandemic,
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Survivors of historical child abuse in care will be able to apply for payouts of up to £80,000 under a proposed new law. The legislation aims to provide “tangible recognition”
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Almost 450 sex crimes were committed against babies before they reached their first birthday in the past year, new figures reveal. Police forces in the UK recorded 73,518 offences including
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More than 200 cases of female genital mutilation (FGM) performed on women and girls born in the UK were identified by NHS staff during one year, figures show. Some 6,590
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Labour peer Lord Boateng said he had “no recollection” of ever meeting paedophile Michael John Carroll or visiting the London children’s home he ran. Speaking at the Independent Inquiry into
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Priti Patel has insisted no part of the state should turn a blind eye to grooming of children, to avoid a repeat of the Rotherham scandal. The Home Secretary said
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A care home worker has appeared in court charged with the murder of a newborn baby whose body was found in a park. Babita Rai is accused of causing the
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Lady Boateng has denied attending a meeting where officials discussed a convicted sex abuser’s application to foster two children, telling an inquiry the claims are “quite absurd”. Former chair of
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