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January 15, 2020

Greater Manchester Police investigation failed to protect children suffering abuse

A report into a Greater Manchester Police investigation of child sexual exploitation (“CSE”) has concluded that the force was failing to protect children who were known to be suffering “the most profound abuse”

Sally Smith
Child Abuse
January 15, 2020

David Greenwood speaks on Bishop Peter Ball and the church in BBC2 documentary

On the 13 and 14 January 2020 the BBC aired “Exposed: The Church’s Darkest Secret”. The powerful two-part documentary explores the pursuit of Bishop Peter Ball by individuals determined to bring the sexual predator to justice.

David Greenwood
Child Abuse
December 19, 2019
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David Greenwood writes second book on child abuse in the church

David, a specialist in Child Abuse compensation claims, has helped a number of clients who have suffered abuse at the hands of institutions such as the church. His second book focuses on Child Abuse, specifically the scandal and cover-up involving the former Bishop of Gloucester, Peter Ball.

David Greenwood
Child Abuse
November 04, 2019
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Sentencing of Huddersfield grooming gang continues

Six men have been found guilty of offences relating to child grooming and sexual exploitation and have been sentenced to a combined total of 55 years imprisonment.

Amy Clowrey
Child Abuse
November 01, 2019

Five men sentenced after Huddersfield grooming trial

Five of six men found guilty of sexual assaults and rape in the Huddersfield area have been sentenced today.

Amy Clowrey
Child Abuse
October 25, 2019

Six men convicted of grooming three girls in West Yorkshire

Six men are to be sentenced on 1 November at Leeds Crown Court following convictions of grooming three vulnerable girls between 2005 and 2008.

Amy Clowrey
Child Abuse
October 04, 2019
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Boris Johnson refuses to apologise for comments on child abuse

This unscripted politician (and now Prime Minister) likened the expenditure on investigations into child sex abuse to “spaffing money up the wall”.

David Greenwood
Child Abuse
September 10, 2019
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Making a Criminal Injuries Compensation Award claim

The CICA scheme, which is scheme run by the government, is intended to be a last resort when all other ways to gain compensation have been tried.

Helen Hughes
Child Abuse
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