Couple given children back after judge overturns court ruling – Daily Telegraph

Posted February 22nd, 2011 in appeals, child abuse, evidence, family courts, news by sally

“A couple have been reunited with their children after a family court’s decision to separate them was overturned by a judge who criticised the ‘brisk’ nature of the original hearing.”

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Daily Telegraph, 22nd February 2011

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Sex crime entertainer Jason Gaunt ‘acted like teenager’ – BBC News

Posted February 17th, 2011 in child abuse, indecent photographs of children, mental health, news by sally

“A children’s entertainer cannot be sentenced for sex offences against boys until a psychological assessment has taken place, a judge has said.”

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BBC news, 17th February 2011

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Torbay child sexual exploitation investigated – BBC News

Posted February 17th, 2011 in child abuse, inquiries, news by sally

“A major child abuse investigation is being carried out in Devon. Thousands of parents of children at secondary schools in Torbay and Teignbridge have been sent letters informing them of the investigation.”

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BBC News, 17th February 2011

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Criminal checks on people working with children to be eased – The Guardian

Posted February 11th, 2011 in child abuse, criminal records, news by sally

“More than half of the 9 million people who have needed criminal record checks to work with children and vulnerable adults are to be freed from the burden under new legislation.”

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The Guardian, 11th February 2011

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Paedophiles spared jail because of their age – The Independent

Posted February 7th, 2011 in child abuse, news, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

“A steward at Windsor Castle was given a suspended prison sentence today for grooming and abusing a young boy 25 years ago.”

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The Independent, 4th February 2011

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Paedophile jailed for abusing six-year-old girls – The Guardian

Posted February 3rd, 2011 in child abuse, news, sentencing by sally

“Somerset man dubbed Al the Paedo by work colleagues receives 10-year sentence for ‘dreadful breach of trust.’ ”

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The Guardian, 3rd February 2011

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Weston paedophile babysitter facing jail – BBC News

Posted February 3rd, 2011 in child abuse, news, sentencing by sally

“A man who babysat for a family is facing a lengthy prison sentence after admitting a string of sex attacks on young children.”

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BBC News, 2nd February 2011

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Camden Council driver cleared by CRB check abused child – BBC News

Posted February 2nd, 2011 in child abuse, criminal records, news, sexual offences by sally

“A man cleared in a background check had child abuse convictions and went on to abuse a child, it has emerged.”

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BBC News, 1st February 2011

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Child sex attacker who snatched girl from street jailed – BBC News

Posted January 28th, 2011 in assault, child abuse, kidnapping, news, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

“A sex attacker snatched a 10-year-old girl from the street and abused her before taking his young son on holiday.”

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BBC News, 24th January 2011

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Rochdale child rapist Neil Traynor jailed indefinitely – BBC News

Posted January 21st, 2011 in child abuse, news, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

“A 35-year-old man has been jailed indefinitely for sexually abusing two young girls in Rochdale.”

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BBC News, 21st January 2011

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Retired school caretaker jailed for abusing boys – The Independent

Posted January 17th, 2011 in child abuse, news, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

“A retired school caretaker and football coach who sexually abused young boys for 35 years was starting an indefinite prison sentence today.”

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The Independent, 15th January 2011

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Social worker suspended over ignored child warning – BBC news

Posted January 14th, 2011 in child abuse, disciplinary procedures, news, social services by sally

“A social worker who failed to pass on details about the abuse of a toddler a week before she was murdered has been suspended for two years.”

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BBC News, 12th January 2011

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Lawyer with 20 years experience suing paedophile priests in US comes to UK – The Guardian

Posted January 12th, 2011 in child abuse, clergy, law firms, news by sally

“A leading US litigator who has spent more than 20 years suing US-based paedophile priests and the church officials who moved them from parish to parish is joining a new legal practice dedicated to rooting out clerical sexual abuse in the UK.”

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The Guardian, 10th January 2011

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Colin Blanchard could spend life in jail for role in paedophile ring – The Guardian

Posted January 11th, 2011 in child abuse, indecent photographs of children, news, sentencing by sally

“Colin Blanchard, the IT consultant who created and shared images of child sex abuse with nursery worker Vanessa George, could spend the rest of his life in jail for his role as the ‘hub’ of a paedophile ring.”

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The Guardian, 10th January 2011

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Ringleaders of Derby sex abuse grooming gang jailed – BBC News

“The ringleaders of a gang which groomed and abused teenage girls in Derby have been given indeterminate jail terms.”

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BBC News, 7th January 2010

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CPS publishes guidance on Non-Accidental Head Injury cases involving children – Crown Prosecution Service

“Updated guidance for prosecutors on dealing with Non-Accidental Head Injury (NAHI) cases involving children, formerly known as ‘Shaken Baby Syndrome’ cases, has been published today by the Crown Prosecution Service.”

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Crown Prosecution Service, 6th January 2011

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Murder convictions for child head injuries to require extra evidence – CPS – The Guardian

Posted January 7th, 2011 in child abuse, evidence, homicide, news, prosecutions by sally

“Evidence of head injuries is unlikely to be sufficient on its own to charge someone with homicide, attempted murder or assault of young children, the Crown Prosecution Service said today.”

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The Guardian, 6th January 2011

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Appeal hearing over baby injury case in Suffolk – BBC News

Posted December 10th, 2010 in appeals, child abuse, grievous bodily harm, news by sally

“A 34-year-old woman from Suffolk found guilty of injuring a baby in her care has won the first stage of an Appeal Court bid to clear her name.”

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BBC News, 9th December 2010

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Abuse victim wins ‘six-figure’ pay-out from paedophile – BBC News

Posted December 6th, 2010 in child abuse, damages, news, sexual offences by sally

“A man from Cornwall has won damages from a ‘predatory paedophile’ whom police fear may have abused thousands of boys over a 35-year period.”

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BBC News, 3rd December 2010

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Abuser who videoed attacks on toddler jailed for murder – The Guardian

Posted December 3rd, 2010 in child abuse, murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A man who filmed himself attacking a 15-month-old repeatedly over six months has been jailed for 24 years for the boy’s murder.”

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The Guardian, 2nd December 2010

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