The National Crime Agency have been looking at allegations of abuse in Rotherham between 1997-2013, known as Operation Stovewood.

Switalskis Solicitors continue to act for families bringing claims against the Hesley Group, following years of abuse, neglect and mistreatment by staff. Many families are still seeking answers about what happened and why no one has been held accountable.

On 17 February 2026, Riyasth Hussain, aged 45, was found guilty of three counts of rape at Sheffield Crown Court. Hussain is the 50th person to be convicted under the National Crime Agency’s Operation Stovewood, and he is brought to justice 20 years after committing the offences.

Colin Gaines charged with non-recent sexual offence against children, committed in Bradford during the 1980s and 1990s.

A former manager of Skircoat Lodge children’s home in Halifax and his assistant have been found responsible for decades of sexual and physical abuse against children in their care.

Operation Beaconport is a national policing operation reviewing hundreds of previously closed investigations into group-based child sexual abuse and exploitation. Switalskis abuse solicitors look at what this means for victims and survivors.

The investigation into historic abuse at the former Coed Glas Assessment Centre in Abergavenny is continuing, with two more individuals now charged. The offences relate to child abuse and neglect that are alleged to have taken place at the former Children’s centre, which served as a temporary placement centre for vulnerable children.

A recent decision by a Bishop’s Disciplinary Tribunal has once again highlighted the serious and lasting impact of abuse within the Church.