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July 10, 2026
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Community sentences given to three boys convicted of rape reviewed in the Court of Appeal

Three teenage boys were convicted of sexual offences against two girls and, in May 2026, were given community sentences, causing public outcry about the leniency of the judge.

Josie Clarke
Child Abuse
July 09, 2026

Summer motorcycle accidents: Injuries, rehabilitation and compensation claims

For many riders, summer is what motorcycling is all about. Longer days, clearer roads, ride-outs with friends, charity events, touring holidays, and that unmistakable sense of freedom that comes from being on two wheels.

Simon Rooney
Serious Injury
July 09, 2026

Wypadek motocyklowy latem – skutki, rehabilitacja i możliwość uzyskania odszkodowania

Dla wielu motocyklistów lato jest najbardziej wyczekiwanym okresem w roku. Sprzyjająca pogoda, dłuższe dni, motocyklowe wyjazdy, spotkania z innymi pasjonatami oraz poczucie wolności sprawiają, że na drogach pojawia się coraz więcej jednośladów.

Oliwia Rozycka
Serious Injury
July 08, 2026

Switalskis welcomes Parliamentary debate on early release of sexual offenders and urges stronger protections for survivors

Switalskis has welcomed this week's Parliamentary debate on changes to the Sentencing Act, saying it is encouraging to see MPs recognising the impact that the early release of offenders convicted of sexual offences can have on survivors.

Amy Clowrey
Child Abuse, Press
July 08, 2026
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New Youth Justice reforms: what will the proposed legislation mean for criminally exploited children?

Thousands of children across England and Wales are exploited into criminal activity each year, often through grooming, coercion and intimidation. The government's 2026 Youth Justice White Paper introduces new proposals to tackle child criminal exploitation and better protect vulnerable young people.

Michael Devlin
Crime
July 07, 2026
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Medomsley Detention Centre: abuse victims were ignored for decades

The abuse suffered by thousands of boys at Medomsley Detention Centre has recently been recognised as one of the most shocking institutional abuse scandals in Britain. Yet, despite the scale and seriousness of what happened, many survivors spent decades waiting to be heard.

Lydia Aboushanab
Child Abuse
July 07, 2026
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Rotherham grooming survivor continues to seek justice after convictions

At Switalskis, we understand that for many survivors of child sexual exploitation, a criminal conviction is not the end of their journey.

Amy Clowrey
Child Abuse
July 07, 2026
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Child exploitation risks in online marketplaces

Online platforms have become embedded in our everyday life. Marketplaces such as Vinted, alongside social media platforms including Meta (Facebook and Instagram) and TikTok, are widely used by millions of people every day.

Danielle Vincent
Child Abuse
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