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May 21, 2024
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Image-based abuse recognised in new guidelines

The government has cracked down on image-based abuse. This is where intimate images or videos are shared without consent.

Samantha Follows
Personal Injury, Child Abuse
May 17, 2024
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A guide to the key people in an abuse legal case

We define the key people in an abuse legal case and their role in pursuing justice.

David Greenwood
Child Abuse
May 13, 2024
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Teacher, Keith Lockwood, convicted of sex offences against pupils

On Friday 10th May 2024 a former teacher, Keith Lockwood, was sentenced to 23 years imprisonment for child sex offences against pupils dating back to 1976.

David Greenwood
Child Abuse
May 10, 2024

How do I get my social services records? UK legal guidance

We explain how subject access requests for social services records can help child abuse survivors to claim compensation

David Greenwood
Child Abuse
May 08, 2024
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Manchester police officer sacked after sexually assaulting a child

A serving police officer has been dismissed after admitting sexually assaulting a six-year-old girl while he was on duty.

Sally Smith
Child Abuse
May 02, 2024

Former officer jailed for multiple counts of rape

Cliff Mitchell's crimes span nearly a decade from 2014 to 2023. His abuse of power as a police officer only worsened the terror experienced by his victims, who he threatened and belittled.

Amy Clowrey
Child Abuse
May 01, 2024
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More charges brought for child exploitation in Rochdale

In a recent development, six individuals have been charged with a total of 42 offences because of a police investigation into child exploitation in Rochdale.

Sally Smith
Child Abuse
April 30, 2024
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Child sexual abuse investigation results in prison sentences for 24 men

A total of 24 men have been sentenced to almost 350 years in prison as part of a West Yorkshire Police investigation into historic child sexual abuse allegations.

Sally Smith
Child Abuse, Child Abuse - Grooming Gangs
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