Last weekend, the Los Angeles Times reported on information which came to light after more revelations emerged from the BSA’s files. These documents recorded abusive or potentially abusive adults applying to be Scout leaders or working within the organisation. Whilst the article concentrated on a 21 year period, the complete pile of paperwork covers almost…
At the end of last week the director of a music charity began a 30 year sentence for the abuse of at least two boys and creating child abuse images over a two year period last decade, and being arrested with more images at an airport in 2008. The evidence of one child from England contributed…
In Parliament on Wednesday 12th September, Conservative politician Sir Paul Beresford Introduced a 10 Minute Rule Bill proposing the change to an existing law, the Coroners and Justice Act 2009. The politician wants the current illegal status of under 16s engaging in sexual activity to extend to written accounts of child abuse. The admendment passed…
Initial findings were reported into the abuse of children in one Anglican church diocese in Chichester, England yesterday. The Daily Mail has the story here and the BBC video report here.
Peter Connelly’s mother Tracy, who successfully blamed her boyfriend and his brother for the killing of her child, will stay in prison after being ruled a continuing danger to the public after five years. She reported her own fears about revenge attacks earlier this summer if she receives parole. The Mirror has the story here….
Two arrests have occured following an appeal by Greater Manchester Police in England following the rape of a 14 year old boy. The BBC updated its story from last week here.
