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Scots court system time bar must be removed to help abuse victims, MSPs told

By The Press Association21st February 2017News Scotland

Scotland’s “Victorian” civil court system must be reformed to remove the time limit for victims of childhood abuse to seek damages, MSPs have been told. Holyrood’s Justice Committee heard the

Judge rules children ‘used by parents as puppets’ should be placed for adoption

By Brian Farmer20th February 2017News England

Two children whose destitute illegal immigrant parents were accused of using them as “puppets” in a fight to get state cash should be placed for adoption in Britain, a judge

West Yorkshire couple win damages after complaining baby son was unfairly taken

By Brian Farmer16th February 2017News England

A couple have won damages after complaining that their baby son was unfairly taken from them as a result of decisions made by council social services staff. Bosses at Kirklees

Judge rules addict’s children must be adopted despite ‘one last chance’ plea

By Brian Farmer13th February 2017News England

A 22-year-old woman born addicted to heroin has lost a family court fight over the care of her two children despite making a “moving” plea to a judge. The woman,

Four members of child sex grooming gang face deportation after legal defeat

By Hayden Smith10th February 2017News England

Four members of a child sex grooming gang are facing deportation after losing a legal challenge in their battle to remain in the UK. The men had appealed against moves

Sex crime reports hit 15-year high with victims more willing to come forward

By Scott D'Arcy10th February 2017News England

A “greater willingness” of sexual abuse victims to come forward has seen the number of sex crimes recorded by police soar to a 15-year high. Police forces recorded 106,098 sexual

Paedophile handed 13 life sentences for abuse of children in UK and abroad

By Emily Pennink9th February 2017News England

A paedophile will probably die in jail after being handed 13 life sentences for the “horrific” abuse of children in Britain and abroad amid fears the full scale of his

Nurse who set himself on fire had mental breakdown over dismissal, inquest told

By Georgina Stubbs7th February 2017News England

An award-winning nurse who died after setting himself on fire outside Kensington Palace suffered a “mental breakdown” over how his NHS employers handled his dismissal, an inquest has heard. Amin

Judges consider Rachel Fee’s appeal against conviction for murdering son

By The Press Association6th February 2017News Scotland

A mother jailed for life for murdering her toddler son will have to wait to find out if her appeal against the conviction has been successful. Rachel Fee, 32, argues

Woman in foster care court case waiting six months for written ruling

By Brian Farmer6th February 2017News England

A woman says she has been waiting six months for a copy of a ruling after a family court judge decided her daughter should be taken from her care. The

Tag: Courts / Justice

Scots court system time bar must be removed to help abuse victims, MSPs told

Judge rules children ‘used by parents as puppets’ should be placed for adoption

West Yorkshire couple win damages after complaining baby son was unfairly taken

Judge rules addict’s children must be adopted despite ‘one last chance’ plea

Four members of child sex grooming gang face deportation after legal defeat

Sex crime reports hit 15-year high with victims more willing to come forward

Paedophile handed 13 life sentences for abuse of children in UK and abroad

Nurse who set himself on fire had mental breakdown over dismissal, inquest told

Judges consider Rachel Fee’s appeal against conviction for murdering son

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: Courts / Justice

Scots court system time bar must be removed to help abuse victims, MSPs told

Judge rules children ‘used by parents as puppets’ should be placed for adoption

West Yorkshire couple win damages after complaining baby son was unfairly taken

Judge rules addict’s children must be adopted despite ‘one last chance’ plea

Four members of child sex grooming gang face deportation after legal defeat

Sex crime reports hit 15-year high with victims more willing to come forward

Paedophile handed 13 life sentences for abuse of children in UK and abroad

Nurse who set himself on fire had mental breakdown over dismissal, inquest told

Judges consider Rachel Fee’s appeal against conviction for murdering son

Woman in foster care court case waiting six months for written ruling