Former vicar jailed for boy rape in church vestry – BBC News
‘A former Anglican vicar who admitted raping a child in his parish has been jailed for life with a minimum term of eight years.’
BBC News, 19th November 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: sexual offences
Public’s understanding of paedophiles has not improved, says charity boss – The Guardian
‘Public understanding of paedophiles has not improved over the past 30 years, according to the founder of the pioneering charity Circles, which offers support to some of society’s most reviled offenders.’
The Guardian, 19th November 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Lessons from Lieven J – Local Government Lawyer
‘Holly Hilbourne-Gollop looks at a High Court judge’s realistic approach to obtaining evidence from children.’
Local Government Lawyer, 15th November 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Why didn’t police prosecute ‘brutal’ abuser linked to Church of England? – BBC News
‘John Smyth’s death in 2018 meant an “appalling abuser” associated with the Church of England escaped justice for crimes stretching back decades. Smyth used his role in a Christian charity to assault over 100 children and young men – and the Archbishop of Canterbury resigned after being criticised in a scathing report earlier this month. Now, an advocate for the victims of John Smyth tells the BBC the police were not “sufficiently curious” when told about him.’
BBC News, 17th November 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Makin Review: Summary of Recommendations – Law & Religion UK
‘The independent review led by Keith Makin into the Church of England’s handling of allegations of serious abuse by the late John Smyth was published on 7 November 2024. The 253-page Review includes eight Key Recommendations [Review paragraph numbers in black] and twenty seven Specific Recommendations directed at particular concerns.’
Law & Religion UK, 14th November 2024
Source: lawandreligionuk.com
Make revenge porn a civil offence to avoid ‘retraumatising’ trials, MPs told – The Independent
‘Revenge porn should be made a statutory civil offence to allow victims redress without having to go through a “retraumatising” criminal trial, MPs have been told.’
The Independent, 13th November 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Former piano teacher jailed for prolific sexual offences against 19 victims – Crown Prosecution Service
‘A former director of music at a private school who indecently assaulted 10 pupils has been jailed today for 12 years for a number of sexual offences.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 11th November 2024
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Only one in 10 sexual assault survivors in England and Wales would report crime again, survey shows – The Guardian
‘Rape victims in England and Wales have echoed the message of Gisèle Pelicot in France that “shame belongs to perpetrators, not them”, in the largest ever survey of rape and sexual assault survivors, according to the government’s key adviser on the crime.’
The Guardian, 12th November 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Man City ordered to pay Benjamin Mendy up to £11m after unfair dismissal claim over sex charges – The Independent
‘Benjamin Mendy has won the majority of his £11m claim against Manchester City for unpaid wages after the club stopped paying his salary when he was charged with rape and sexual assault.’
The Independent, 6th November 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
UK asylum system retraumatises women fleeing sexual abuse, says report – The Guardian
‘The UK asylum system is retraumatising women and girls who have fled rape and sexual abuse and putting them at risk of further harm, leading charities have said.’
The Guardian, 7th November 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Twenty men jailed over child rape and sexual abuse in Calderdale – The Independent
‘Twenty men have been jailed for raping and abusing four girls in Calderdale, West Yorkshire Police has said. The men have been sentenced to a combined total of 219 years in prison in relation to sexual abuse carried out between 2001 and 2010, against four girls aged 12 to 16.’
The Independent, 6th November 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Mothers to take DWP to court over ‘inhumane’ benefit rules on non-consensual conception – The Guardian
‘Two mothers who had children as a result of rape or coercion by former partners have been given permission to take the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to court for being denied exception to the two-child limit on universal credit.’
The Guardian, 4th November 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Pilot cleared of abducting girl, 9, outside Harrods – BBC News
‘A former US Air Force pilot accused of kidnapping a nine-year-old girl outside Harrods and then sexually assaulting her has been found not guilty.’
BBC News, 29th October 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Predator in ‘UK’s largest catfishing case’ drove 12-year-old girl to suicide – The Independent
‘A serial catfish abuser from Northern Ireland who caused one of his victims in the US to take her own life has been jailed for life with a minimum of 20 years.’
The Independent, 26th October 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Board refuses to reverse murderer release decision – BBC News
‘The Parole Board has refused to overturn its direction to release a convicted murderer who stabbed a woman 60 times.’
BBC News, 22nd October 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Harrods settling more than 250 claims over alleged sexual misconduct by Mohamed Al Fayed – The Independent
‘More than 250 people are settling compensation claims over alleged historic sexual misconduct by former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed.’
The Independent, 22nd October 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Online predator who used fake profiles to talk to children jailed – Crown Prosecution Service
‘A man who used fake online profiles to talk to children and request indecent images from them has been jailed today.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 14th October 2024
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Sexual abuse victims claim free court transcript scheme was ‘hidden’ from them for months – The Independent
‘Sexual abuse victims believe they could have been saved from months of suffering after they claim a government scheme to allow them access to free court transcripts was “hidden” from them for months.’
The Independent, 13th October 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
