‘A support scheme set up for Church of England abuse survivors risks re-traumatising victims, a report seen by the BBC has concluded.’
BBC News, 1st June 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A police officer has pleaded guilty to more than 100 charges of inciting children to engage in sexual activity online.’
Daily Telegraph, 30th May 2023
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘An “out of control” drug-taking gambling addict stole more than £75,000 from an elderly couple while working as their carer.’
BBC News, 22nd May 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The former Archbishop of York has been forced to step down from his Church of England role after a review into how he handled a child sex abuse allegation.’
BBC News, 14th May 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A soldier from the elite unit responsible for protecting the royal family has been jailed for three years after selling bullets to an undercover officer in a police sting.’
The Independent, 6th April 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Wayne Couzens has been sentenced to 19 months in prison for flashing at women in the months before he kidnapped, raped and murdered Sarah Everard.’
The Guardian, 6th March 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Serial rapist and former Metropolitan Police officer David Carrick will not have his sentenced reviewed, the solicitor general said.’
BBC News, 4th March 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The criminal investigation into the serial rapist David Carrick will stay active even after his sentencing and imprisonment this week, as detectives sift through information about alleged further offending.’
The Guardian, 6th February 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘An ex-police officer has been jailed after he was caught by an undercover agent arranging to meet a 15-year-old girl at KFC with condoms and lube.’
The Independent, 18th November 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘The General Synod of the Church of England has voted in favour of the first steps to legislate for a Clergy Conduct Measure which will replace the Clergy Discipline Measure 2003. The vote follows the publication of the report by the Clergy Conduct Measure Implementation Group, Under Authority Revisited, which sets out proposals for complaints to be allocated into three different tracks, depending on seriousness: “Grievance”, “Allegation of misconduct” and “Allegation of serious misconduct”.’
Law & Religion UK, 13th July 2022
Source: lawandreligionuk.com
‘A married dance teacher who “bombarded” a 13-year-old boy with sexual messages has been spared jail.’
The Independent, 5th April 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A teaching assistant who had sex with a 14-year-old pupil in a supermarket car park has been jailed for six years.’
The Independent, 10th March 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A former BBC Radio 1 DJ has been jailed for 12 years for arranging to sexually abuse vulnerable children in the Philippines.’
The Guardian, 10th March 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A woman is taking legal action against the Metropolitan police after a detective who told her she was “amazingly hot” while investigating her attack kept his job.’
The Guardian, 6th February 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Three care home workers have been jailed for 18 months for mistreating a vulnerable man.’
BBC News, 20th January 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Two senior Metropolitan Police officers have been sacked for gross misconduct.’
BBC News, 16th January 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A man who carried out a series of horrific sexual attacks on a vulnerable woman over several years has been jailed following a “harrowing” police investigation.’
The Independent, 24th November 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A man who babysat in private homes has been jailed for sexually abusing children aged between two and 14.’
BBC News, 15th November 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A care worker who stole more than £200,000 from vulnerable patients and left them unable to pay for toiletries and suitable care has been jailed.’
BBC News, 15th November 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A loophole in the law is leaving vulnerable patients at risk of abuse and sexual assault by unregulated private ambulance staff, The Independent can reveal. While many private ambulance providers are regulated, a small number, such as those providing services at events, those providing first aid, and those who are subcontracted, fall outside the reach of the Care Quality Commission (CQC).’
The Independent, 14th November 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
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