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January 27, 2023
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No fixed recoverable costs in child abuse cases

Child abuse and sensitive work is important for very vulnerable individuals in our society. The fixed costs regime is a backwards step for individuals rights and access to justice

David Greenwood
Child Abuse
December 14, 2022
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Lower Lee school abuse investigation to reopen

Police have recently confirmed that they will reopen an historic investigation (Operation Care) into Lower Lee Residential School, which was run by Liverpool City Council.

Caroline Chandler
Child Abuse
July 12, 2022
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Independent report into Telford child exploitation published

An independent report into child sexual exploitation in Telford has been published today.

Amy Clowrey
Child Abuse
July 08, 2022
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Medomsley Detention Centre: abuse compensation scheme extended

The compensation scheme for those who suffered physical abuse at Medomsley Detention Centre has been extended.

Caroline Chandler
Child Abuse - Schemes, Child Abuse
June 21, 2022
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Long awaited Independent Office of Police Conduct report published

The report into South Yorkshire Police’s handling of allegations of sexual exploitation of a generation of teenage girls in Rotherham will be enlightening.

David Greenwood
Child Abuse, Child Abuse - Grooming Gangs
May 25, 2022
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Keighley child exploitation: further arrests made

Twelve further men have been arrested and charged in relation to non-recent offences of Child Sexual Exploitation in the Keighley area.

Sally Smith
Child Abuse - Grooming Gangs, Child Abuse
December 06, 2021
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David Greenwood speaks to LBC about case of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes

On Saturday I spoke live to Andrew Castle of LBC about the shocking case of 6-year-old Arthur Labinjo-Hughes from Birmingham, who tragically died after suffering horrific abuse.

David Greenwood
Child Abuse, Child Abuse - Friend or Relative
September 01, 2021
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Orbituary: Kevin Raymond Young 18 June 1959 - 3 July 2021

Kevin Young was the first of his generation to publicly take a stand against child sex abusers. He went on to fight a very significant battle through the courts.

David Greenwood
Child Abuse
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