Some viewers of indecent images of children should not face prosecution to cope with a surge in sex offences, a law reform group led by a former Old Bailey judge
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Three children whose mother has a history of child sex assault have been taken into care, a family court judge has said. The woman’s first child was placed with adopters
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A mother has been jailed for two years and four months after her four-week old baby died after taking him to a nightclub and then drunkenly falling asleep on top
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A man who put a toddler in a tumble dryer has been found guilty of the “monstrous” assault of the 13-month-old girl. Thomas Dunn, 25, was looking after the child
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A child abuse inquiry witness has told how he was raped by priests during “satanic” drink-fuelled sex parties. Dave Sharp also described a catalogue of sexual, physical and emotional violence
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A mother has been convicted of murdering her newborn baby in a “chilling” act after her birth in an outside farm toilet. Hannah Cobley, who had concealed her pregnancy from
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Two brothers who claim they suffered harassment and abuse from neighbours have lost a landmark Supreme Court bid for compensation from their local council. The pair, identified only as CN
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A teenager was given alcohol and raped at a children’s home run by a religious order, the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI) has heard. The witness, who is now in
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A troubled council has said it is deeply ashamed and has apologised to the families of two young children murdered by father figures after admitting the youngsters were “let down”.
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A Serious Case Review (SCR) is one of several reviews and audits undertaken within the learning and improvement framework established by a Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB). A review provides
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