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January 20, 2025
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Writing your will on your phone: Why you should get professional advice

When The Wanted's Max George recently shared that he wrote his final wishes on his phone while in hospital, it caught the attention of many.

Sandra Kowalska, Sharon Woodward
Contentious Probate
January 20, 2025
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Switalskis reaffirm support for survivors following hearing on Skircoat Lodge abuse

The abuse at Skircoat Lodge, a former care home in West Yorkshire, has been a matter of public concern for many years. Malcolm Phillips, the manager of Skircoat Lodge for nearly two decades, was convicted in 2001 for the repeated sexual abuse of children in his care and sentenced to seven years in prison.

Kieran Chatterton
Child Abuse
January 17, 2025
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Adoption orders: Can a child be un-adopted?

In a recent appeal case, the Court of Appeal clarified whether adoption orders can be set aside when adoptive placements break down.

Ruth Coneron
Child Care, Family
January 17, 2025
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Cleveland Police rated 'inadequate' in child abuse investigations

A recent report by His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary has revealed significant shortcomings in Cleveland Police's handling of child abuse cases.

Amy Clowrey
Child Abuse
January 17, 2025
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Investigation into Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust: Information and support for families

Recent reports have revealed serious concerns about the quality and safety of maternity care at Leeds Teaching Hospitals (LTH) NHS Trust.

Suzanne Munroe
Clinical Negligence
January 17, 2025
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Further convictions for child sexual exploitation and grooming in West Yorkshire

Ibrar Hussain, Imtiaz Ahmed and Fayaz Hussain have been found guilty and today sentenced for sexually abusing two young girls more than two decades ago. A further man will be sentenced next month.

Amy Clowrey
Child Abuse
January 17, 2025
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Child sexual exploitation and grooming: inquiry or no inquiry – what’s going on?

On 03 January 2025 Elon Musk criticised the UK government’s handling of child sexual exploitation (CSE) and grooming gangs on his social media platform, X.

Amy Clowrey
Child Abuse, Press
January 16, 2025
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How to report historical abuse

Some people feel able to report abuse straight away, while for others, it can take a long time to come to terms with the experience or to see a need to come forward.

Amy Clowrey
Child Abuse
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