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July 11, 2025
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Recent arrests in child sex abuse case

Recent developments in West Yorkshire, Lancashire, Oldham and Greater Manchester have once again brought the issue of historical child sexual abuse to the forefront.

Sally Smith
Child Abuse
July 01, 2025
Bradford City Hall in City Park Bradford west Yorkshire 

Bradford Grooming Gangs: Why We Need a National Inquiry

Abuse against children remains a national problem in England and Wales, with more historical cases coming to light and staggering data about the prominence of child sexual exploitation (CSE) and abuse across the country.

David Greenwood
Child Abuse
June 26, 2025

Key Takeaways: IICSA - What is the government’s response so far?

On 19 June, we were honoured to join The Survivors Trust and ACT on IICSA for a vital webinar examining the Government’s response to the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA).

David Greenwood
Child Abuse
June 23, 2025
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Sussex Police launch appeal into alleged historical child abuse at adolescent units

Sussex police have launched an appeal for former residents and witnesses to come forward after they took statements from a number of former residents of adolescent units, Colwood and Larchwood in Haywards Heath.

David Greenwood
Child Abuse
June 17, 2025
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Government announces landmark response to Casey review into grooming gangs

The government has this week unveiled a wide-ranging and long-overdue package of reforms in response to Baroness Louise Casey’s review into group-based child sexual exploitation.

Amy Clowrey
Child Abuse
June 10, 2025
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A Nation's Shame: BBC Newsnight discusses child sexual exploitation and grooming gangs

BBC Newsnight aired a special programme which looked at child sexual abuse and exploitation entitled 'A Nation's Shame: Grooming Survivors Speak'.

Amy Clowrey
Child Abuse, Press
June 03, 2025
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Uncommon signs that someone has experienced abuse

Our expert child abuse solicitors break down some of the less well-known symptoms that people may encounter following abuse. Often, recognising symptoms is the first step on the road to recovery.

David Greenwood
Child Abuse
May 29, 2025
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Abuse of power and trust

Survivors of sexual abuse are coming forward and exposing what seems to be an endless list of crimes by high-profile abusers, including their partners, employers and celebrities.

Naila Arif
Child Abuse
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