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February 27, 2024

The case for a national public inquiry into state-approved indiscriminate violence against detained young men and boys

The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman has embarked on an investigation into harm done to detainees at Medomsley Detention Centre in County Durham. My hope is that their findings lead to a wider possibly public inquiry into state sponsored violence against detainees between 1965 and 1995 in the country’s young offender institutions.

David Greenwood, Caroline Chandler
Child Abuse
February 26, 2024
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Met officers dissuaded children from making sexual abuse claims, report finds

A new report by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC), has found a series of failings on behalf of the Metropolitan police in respect of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE).

Amy Clowrey
Child Abuse
February 22, 2024
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Rochdale grooming report highlights failures by GMP and local council

A woman who, as a child, was sexually exploited and raped more than 100 times has spoken to BBC Newsnight about the trauma that she experienced growing up in Rochdale.

Sally Smith
Child Abuse - Grooming Gangs, Child Abuse
February 22, 2024

Martha’s Rule: A new era for patient safety

From April 2024, ‘Martha’s Rule’ will be rolled out in hospitals across England, the NHS has announced.

Sian Stevens
Clinical Negligence
February 22, 2024
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Your dispute has settled – what next? Part 2

In this second blog on disputes, we focus on the options available if the other party doesn’t uphold their obligations.

Sarah Naylor
Commercial Litigation
February 21, 2024
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Professor Alexis Jay's Church of England Safeguarding Report

Professor Alexis Jay published the Future of Church Safeguarding report, outlining next steps for how the Church of England responds.

David Greenwood
Child Abuse - Church
February 20, 2024
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Do I need a will when I buy a house?

Buying a home is probably the biggest purchase you will make in your lifetime. This blog looks at what happens if you don't have a will in place when you pass away.

Ellie Stothard, Emily Bosworth
Wills and Probate
February 19, 2024
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Dog attacks – a call for owners to take responsibility for their dogs

Personal injury specialist, Katrina Elsey comments on the changes to the Dangerous Dogs Act and explains more about the exemption certificates for XL Bully owners.

Katrina Elsey
Personal Injury
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