Children in care homes allegedly abused by the late Lord Janner did not immediately contact police because they felt “fear, shame, embarrassment and confusion”, the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual
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The Church of England spent decades failing to protect some children and young people from sexual predators, preferring instead to protect its own reputation, a damning report has found. The
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This Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) investigation report concerns the extent to which the Church of England and the Church in Wales protected children from sexual abuse in
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A religious organisation involved in a child migration programme was not informed of any abuse or poor conditions for children sent to Australia, the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry has heard.
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People who have neurodiverse conditions such as autism and were victims of child sexual abuse have been encouraged to share their experiences. The Truth Project, which is part of the
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MSPs are seeking opinions on proposed legislation aimed at offering financial redress for victims of historic child abuse in care. The Redress for Survivors (Historical Child Abuse in Care) (Scotland)
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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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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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The head of the Belfast Health Trust has expressed “profound regret” at failings in the leadership at Muckamore Abbey Hospital. A raft of allegations of physical abuse and mental cruelty
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Ten people have been arrested by detectives investigating allegations of historical sex abuse in Co Fermanagh. The 10 suspects, aged between 63 and 78, were arrested in the Fermanagh, Belfast
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