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Scottish child abuse inquiry to hear evidence on boarding schools

By Laura Paterson, Reporter26th July 2019News Scotland

The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry has announced that it will hold hearings into abuse allegations in boarding schools next year. Chairwoman Lady Smith urged anyone with evidence to get in

Judge orders special arrangements for girl’s Egypt trip amid FGM fears

By Brian Farmer, Reporter26th July 2019News England

A High Court judge has said special arrangements must be made to allow a two-year-old girl thought to be at risk of female genital mutilation (FGM) to travel to Egypt.

Man who livestreamed child sex abuse from Philippines jailed for nine years

By Lucinda Cameron, Reporter25th July 2019News Scotland

A man who paid to watch children being sexually abused in the Philippines via livestream has been jailed for nine years. Prosecutors said Matthew Bell (pictured) is the first person

Smell of toast gives former pupil ‘nice feeling’ about abusive priest, inquiry hears

By Conor Riordan, Reporter24th July 2019News Scotland

A former boarding school pupil has told how he “can’t explain” why the smell of toast makes him feel affectionate towards a priest who would strip and beat him. The

Stop dithering over compensating Northern Ireland abuse victims, ministers told

By George Ryan and Richard Wheeler, Political Staff24th July 2019News Northern Ireland

Ministers have been told to stop “dithering” after they ruled out fast-tracking legislation to provide compensation to historical abuse survivors in Northern Ireland before the summer recess. Northern Ireland minister

Under-fire police force not effectively managing children at risk, report finds

By Josh Payne, Reporter24th July 2019News England

An under-fire police force is still not effectively managing children at risk, a report has concluded. Northamptonshire Police were told there were a number of areas to improve in child

Minister downplays judicial review prospects for paedophile nursery worker case

By Richard Wheeler, Parliamentary Editor23rd July 2019News England

A justice minister does not believe permission could be secured for a judicial review of the Parole Board’s decision to release paedophile nursery worker Vanessa George. Robert Buckland told MPs

Abuse inquiry to examine protection policies at religious schools and camps

By Thomas Hornall, Reporter23rd July 2019News England

An investigation into child sexual abuse will examine the protection policies of religious schools and summer camps in England and Wales. The inquiry into child protection in religious organisations and

Lord Janner’s son demands probe into police over Westminster abuse claims

By Emma Bowden, Reporter22nd July 2019News England

Police officers who supported claims of a Westminster child abuse ring should be investigated following the conclusion of the Carl Beech trial, the son of the late Lord Janner has

Harvey Proctor condemns ‘truly disgraceful chapter in history of British policing’

By Henry Clare and Tom Wilkinson, Reporters22nd July 2019News England

A former Conservative MP who was falsely accused of being a murderer and a sadistic child rapist by Carl Beech has described the investigation into the fraudster’s claims as “a

Tag: Child Abuse

Scottish child abuse inquiry to hear evidence on boarding schools

Judge orders special arrangements for girl’s Egypt trip amid FGM fears

Man who livestreamed child sex abuse from Philippines jailed for nine years

Smell of toast gives former pupil ‘nice feeling’ about abusive priest, inquiry hears

Stop dithering over compensating Northern Ireland abuse victims, ministers told

Under-fire police force not effectively managing children at risk, report finds

Minister downplays judicial review prospects for paedophile nursery worker case

Abuse inquiry to examine protection policies at religious schools and camps

Lord Janner’s son demands probe into police over Westminster abuse claims

Harvey Proctor condemns ‘truly disgraceful chapter in history of British policing’

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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Tag: Child Abuse

Scottish child abuse inquiry to hear evidence on boarding schools

Judge orders special arrangements for girl’s Egypt trip amid FGM fears

Man who livestreamed child sex abuse from Philippines jailed for nine years

Smell of toast gives former pupil ‘nice feeling’ about abusive priest, inquiry hears

Stop dithering over compensating Northern Ireland abuse victims, ministers told

Under-fire police force not effectively managing children at risk, report finds

Minister downplays judicial review prospects for paedophile nursery worker case

Abuse inquiry to examine protection policies at religious schools and camps

Lord Janner’s son demands probe into police over Westminster abuse claims

Harvey Proctor condemns ‘truly disgraceful chapter in history of British policing’