‘A priest who was jailed for downloading hundreds of pictures of child sexual abuse is the latest offender to be identified as having close links with the monastic island of Caldey, which is at the centre of a growing scandal.’
The Guardian, 12th December 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The number of investigations into child abuse and neglect started by local authorities has soared by 60 per cent in the last decade, as councils warn children’s services are reaching “tipping point”.’
The Independent, 11th December 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘The prime minister should put protection in place for every child who is living in a house with domestic violence, according to the Children’s Commissioner for England.’
BBC News, 7th December 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Expert witnesses who claim parents have been wrongly accused have been vilified and struck off. But the science is anything but certain. What happens to the truth when experts can’t agree?’
The Guardian, 8th December 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Nearly 200 suspected paedophiles were arrested in one week, investigators have said, as they warned of a rise in the use of live streaming to sexually abuse children. The National Crime Agency (NCA) said a UK-wide operation in October had saved 245 children from harm and 192 people were detained.’
The Guardian, 5th December 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Teenage girls’ diaries have been used to help convict a former PE teacher of sexually assaulting five pupils.’
BBC News, 1st December 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A man who swung his toddler stepson by the ankles and smashed his head into a fireplace has been jailed for a minimum of 13 years.’
BBC News, 1st December 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The UK teachers’ watchdog has launched an investigation into alleged misconduct by an American teacher who the Guardian revealed was hired by two British schools despite previously admitting molesting boys.’
The Guardian, 26th November 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A local authority which initially defended a sexual abuse claim on the basis that it would be an abuse of process to make a second attempt at compensation, has agreed to make a five-figure payout to settle the claim, it has been reported.’
Local Government Lawyer, 24th November 2017
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Two people who arranged for underage girls to be trafficked for sexual exploitation have been convicted of offences under the Modern Slavery Act today (21 Nov).’
Crown Prosecution Service, 21st November 2017
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
‘Sex offender, Paul Leighton, has had his sentence increased to 20 years in prison.’
Attorney General’s Office, 23rd November 2017
Source: www.gov.uk/ago
‘The Metropolitan police failed to adequately improve the way they followed child protection policies, despite repeatedly being told they were leaving children in danger, an official report found.’
The Guardian, 24th November 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A father alleged to have sexually assaulted his 13-month-old daughter shortly before she collapsed and died is to give evidence in person at her inquest in Kendal next week.’
The Guardian, 22nd November 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The killer of toddler James Bulger has reportedly been returned to prison after he was caught with child abuse images on his computer for the second time.’
Daily Telegraph, 23rd November 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘Prime Minister Theresa May has made assurances documents relating to the late Cyril Smith will not be withheld.’
BBC News, 21st November 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A paedophile was brought to justice 35 years after abusing a six-year-old boy when he found himself in the same prison cell as his victim.’
Daily Telegraph, 21st November 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘Victims of historical sexual abuse at a monastery on Caldey Island deserve an independent inquiry, a support group has said.’
BBC News, 21st November 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Mr Justice Moor has today [20 November] published his judgment about the death of Elsie (known to her biological family as Shayla). You can read the judgment here: The County Council of the City and County of Cardiff -v- Matthew Scully-Hicks and Others.’
Transparency Project, 20th November 2017
Source: www.transparencyproject.org.uk
‘A father who murdered his 18-month-old baby was given a “glowing report” on his suitability to adopt her, a judge has found.’
BBC News, 20th November 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Marie Crawford, barrister of Becket Chambers, explains in detail the changes to Practice Direction 12J.’
Family Law Week, 17th November 2017
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
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