sexual offences – Page 102 – Current Awareness

Roy Harper cleared of indecently assaulting an 11-year-old girl – BBC News

Posted February 9th, 2015 in child abuse, news, sexual offences by sally

‘Musician Roy Harper has been cleared of indecently assaulting an 11-year-old girl in Herefordshire in the 1970s.’

BBC News, 6th February 2015

Doctor Michael Salmon guilty of indecent assaults – BBC News

Posted February 9th, 2015 in abuse of position of trust, child abuse, doctors, news, rape, sexual offences by sally

‘Former doctor Michael Salmon has been found guilty of indecently assaulting girls at a hospital where Jimmy Savile abused patients.’

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BBC News, 6th February 2015

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Court guidelines for rape victims ‘are not working’, as study finds aggressive cross-examination and intimidating encounters are still common – The Independent

Posted February 9th, 2015 in codes of practice, consent, courts, cross-examination, evidence, news, rape, sexual offences, victims, witnesses by sally

‘Victims of rape and sexual violence are not being properly protected during trials and should be dealt with in special courts, according to a new study to be published tomorrow. Guidelines meant to highlight the vulnerability of victims and special measures, such as allowing evidence to be given behind screens, “are not having their intended effect”, researchers at Bath University’s Institute for Policy Research warn.’

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The Independent, 8th February 2015

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Gary Glitter found guilty of child sex offences – The Guardian

Posted February 6th, 2015 in child abuse, news, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

‘Former Glam rock star Gary Glitter faces spending the remainder of his life in prison after being found guilty of a series of child sex offences on three young girls, aged between 8 and 13.’

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The Guardian, 5th February 2015

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Retired teacher David Lowe jailed for pupils’ sex abuse – BBC News

Posted February 6th, 2015 in abuse of position of trust, child abuse, news, school children, sentencing, sexual offences, teachers by sally

‘A teacher who sexually abused boys at two prestigious Catholic boarding schools has been jailed for 10 years.’

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BBC News, 5th February 2015

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Child sex abuse inquiry will consider claims going back to 1945 – The Guardian

Posted February 6th, 2015 in child abuse, inquiries, news, sexual offences by sally

‘The New Zealand judge appointed to be the third head of the troubled investigation into historical allegations of child abuse has confirmed that she will consider looking into cases as far back as 1945 and that the inquiry could last four years.’

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The Guardian, 5th February 2015

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Sir Keir Starmer: police stations are intimidating for rape victims – The Guardian

Posted February 5th, 2015 in criminal justice, news, police, rape, sexual offences, victims, women by sally

‘Police stations are not the ideal place for victims to report crimes – particularly rape and sexual offences – according to the former director of public prosecutions, Sir Keir Starmer.’

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The Guardian, 4th February 2015

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New chair of child abuse inquiry to be announced – The Guardian

Posted February 4th, 2015 in child abuse, inquiries, news, sexual offences, victims by sally

‘Theresa May is expected to announce the new chair of the troubled child abuse inquiry following the resignations of two previous holders of the post.’

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The Guardian, 4th February 2015

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Can you stop a paedophile before they even start? – BBC News

Posted February 4th, 2015 in alcohol abuse, child abuse, children, crime prevention, news, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

‘Between 1-2% of men are thought to be paedophiles. Some become dangerous criminals preying on children, while others never act on their feelings. However views are divided on how and when to intervene in order to protect children.’

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BBC News, 4th February 2015

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GP jailed for 12 years for sexually abusing children – Daily Telegraph

Posted February 2nd, 2015 in abuse of position of trust, child abuse, doctors, news, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

‘As Dr Hugh Blaise O’Neill is sentenced it is revealed that he is facing further allegations relating to “sexual conduct while in a position of trust”.’

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Daily Telegraph, 30th January 2015

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Sex abuse inquiry: ‘Victims receive death threats’ after MPs release names online – The Independent

Posted January 30th, 2015 in inquiries, news, privacy, select committees, sexual offences, victims by sally

‘Survivors of sex abuse say they have received death threats and been approached by their abusers, after MPs published their details online last week.’

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The Independent, 30th January 2015

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Sex therapy in prisons does not stop rapists reoffending, warns expert – Daily Telegraph

Posted January 29th, 2015 in news, prisons, recidivists, rehabilitation, sexual offences by sally

‘David Ho, a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist, said there was no evidence to show that therapy prevented further offending.’

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Daily Telegraph, 28th January 2015

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Patrick Curran jailed for life for murdering Joan Roddam – BBC News

Posted January 28th, 2015 in DNA, evidence, forensic science, legal representation, murder, news, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

‘A man with a fetish for older women has been jailed for life for the murder of a pensioner in her Cornwall home. Patrick Curran was 27 when he strangled 74-year-old widow Joan Roddam at her home in Delabole, in November 2003.’

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BBC News, 27th January 2015

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Ex-Royal Navy chief petty officer Geoffrey Rooney jailed for child abuse – BBC News

Posted January 26th, 2015 in child abuse, indecent photographs of children, news, rape, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

‘A former Royal Navy sailor has been jailed for 14 years for a series of horrific child sex offences including the rape of a six-month-old baby.’

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BBC News, 23rd January 2015

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Child sex abuse inquiry panel suspends all work – Daily Telegraph

Posted January 22nd, 2015 in barristers, child abuse, inquiries, news, sexual offences by sally

‘Members of the Government’s inquiry into historic child sex abuse have refused to do any more work until their future is decided.’

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Daily Telegraph, 21st January 2015

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Ex-teacher imprisoned over affair with pupil – The Guardian

Posted January 21st, 2015 in abuse of position of trust, consent, news, school children, sentencing, sexual offences, teachers by sally

‘A former drama teacher who fathered a child during an affair, which began when the girl was a pupil, has been jailed for 12 months, despite a plea from his wife for leniency.’

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The Guardian, 20th January 2015

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Regina (Richards) v Teesside Magistrates’ Court and another – WLR Daily

Posted January 20th, 2015 in appeals, crime, electronic monitoring, law reports, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

Regina (Richards) v Teesside Magistrates’ Court and another [2015] EWCA Civ 7; [2015] WLR (D) 13

‘Varying a sexual offences prevention order to require the wearing of a location monitoring device or electronic tag while away from the home address of the person subject to it came within the powers conferred by the Sexual Offences Act 2003, and the interference with that person’s private life under article 8 of the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Rights was “in accordance with the law”.’

WLR Daily, 16th January 2015

Source: www.iclr.co.uk

DPP to consult on greater assistance to victims giving evidence at court – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted January 19th, 2015 in assault, barristers, codes of practice, consultations, cross-examination, Crown Prosecution Service, harassment, rape, sexual offences, victims, witnesses by sally

‘Alison Saunders, the Director of Public Prosecutions, has today [19 January 2015] published a major consultation on the approach to ensuring victims are properly assisted for the trial process at court and called for an overhaul of the service provided to witnesses to ensure that they are able to give the best possible evidence. The proposals are subject to an eight week public consultation.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 19th January 2015

Source: www.cps.gov.uk