Jail for police officer who tried to meet girl, eight, and had indecent images – The Independent

‘A police officer who was caught trying to arrange the abuse of an eight-year-old girl and accessed indecent images of a vulnerable teenager has been jailed for eight years and four months.’

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The Independent, 12th January 2022

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Star Hobson killing: mother’s sentence referred to court of appeal – The Guardian

‘The eight-year jail sentence handed to Frankie Smith for causing or allowing the death of her toddler daughter, Star Hobson, has been referred to the court of appeal.’

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The Guardian, 12th January 2022

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Bennell victims to appeal after losing High Court case against Manchester City – The Independent

Posted January 11th, 2022 in appeals, child abuse, news, sexual offences, sport, victims by sally

‘Eight men who were abused by paedophile Barry Bennell more than 30 years ago have said they will appeal after losing a High Court case against Manchester City.’

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The Independent, 10th January 2022

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Barry Bennell: Men lose case against Manchester City over abuse – BBC News

Posted January 10th, 2022 in child abuse, children, employment, news, sexual offences, sport, vicarious liability by sally

‘Eight men who sued Manchester City after saying they were abused by paedophile Barry Bennell more than 30 years ago have lost a High Court fight.’

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BBC News, 10th January 2022

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Lord Ahmed: Former peer guilty of child sex offences – BBC News

Posted January 6th, 2022 in attempts, child abuse, news, rape, sexual offences by sally

‘A former Labour peer has been found guilty of sexual offences against two children in the 1970s.’

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BBC News, 5th January 2022

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Barry Bennell: Victim secures settlement from holiday park – BBC News

‘A man groomed by paedophile Barry Bennell while on holiday at Butlin’s has secured a five-figure settlement from the company’s previous owners.’

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BBC News, 5th January 2022

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Dewsbury couple jailed after police child sex offences sting – BBC News

‘A sex offender caught trying to meet children in an undercover police sting has been jailed for 12 years.’

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BBC News, 20th December 2021

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New law will exempt historical abuse payments from means testing across UK – The Independent

Posted December 14th, 2021 in benefits, child abuse, compensation, news by sally

‘A change to the law that will see historical, institutional abuse, compensation payments exempted from benefit means testing in Great Britain has been welcomed.’

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The Independent, 13th December 2021

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‘Determined’ Carlisle paedophile jailed in vigilante snare – BBC News

Posted December 14th, 2021 in child abuse, news, sexual grooming, sexual offences, telecommunications by sally

‘A “determined paedophile” who sent sexual messages to what he thought was a 14-year-old girl has been jailed.’

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BBC News, 14th December 2021

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Serious sexual offender sentenced to 32 years after being found guilty of 158 offences – Crown Prosecution Service

‘An online blackmailer who forced children to engage in sexual activity and sold that material on has been sentenced to 32 years today (10 December 2021) at Birmingham Crown Court.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 10th December 2021

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Online Safety Bill : What to expect – BBC News

‘A report from a joint committee of MPs and Lords recommending what should be included in the Online Safety Bill is due in the next few days.’

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BBC News, 6th December 2021

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Tony’s Law: Plans for tougher child abuse sentences confirmed – BBC News

‘Child abusers in England and Wales could face life in jail under tougher sentencing plans unveiled by ministers.’

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BBC News, 30th November 2021

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Tougher penalties for child cruelty through ‘Tony’s Law’ – Ministry of Justice

Posted November 30th, 2021 in bills, child abuse, child cruelty, news, press releases, sentencing by sally

‘Child abusers will face more time behind bars after the Government confirmed plans to increase the maximum penalties for a range of cruelty offences.’

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Ministry of Justice, 30th November 2021

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Judges publishing porn – Transparency Project

‘On 24 November 2021, approximately 3 years after the publication of detailed anonymisation guidance warning against the publication of overly graphic sexual content in judgments, and almost a month after publication of the Transparency Review, which echoes the same issue and indicates the need for an Anonymisation Unit – a family court judge has published a judgment which is, basically, pornographic in content.’

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Transparency Project, 24th November 2021

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Police must do more to help child sexual abuse survivors, says Rotherham report – The Guardian

‘Police must do more to support and listen to survivors of child sexual abuse, according to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), following a major investigation into South Yorkshire police’s response to allegations made in Rotherham.’

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The Guardian, 23rd November 2021

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Babysitter Robin James Elms jailed for sexually abusing children – BBC News

‘A man who babysat in private homes has been jailed for sexually abusing children aged between two and 14.’

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BBC News, 15th November 2021

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Rotherham CSE cases to be reviewed to improve victim support – BBC News

Posted November 10th, 2021 in child abuse, children, news, police, sexual grooming, sexual offences, victims by sally

‘Child abuse and grooming cases where victims did not engage with police are to be reviewed to improve support for those affected in future.’

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BBC News, 9th November 2021

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‘Failure to remove’ claims in the High Court – Local Government Lawyer

‘Paul Stagg looks at the lessons from an important High Court ruling on ‘failure to remove’ claims.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 8th November 2021

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David Fuller: Man admits 1987 murders and abusing corpses – The Independent

“A hospital worker has admitted murdering two women in 1987, and sexually abusing at least 100 female corpses, including children.

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BBC News, 5th November 2021

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Lancashire father injected toddlers with heroin, review finds – BBC News

Posted November 4th, 2021 in child abuse, child neglect, drug abuse, news, social services by sally

‘Two toddlers were injected with heroin by their father to help them sleep, a review into their care has heard.’

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BBC News, 3rd November 2021

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