Soul Survivor: Independent Review Report – Law & Religion UK

‘The Outcome of the independent review into the culture and practices of Soul Survivor was published at 12pm on 26 September 2024, advance notice and contact details having been given for those who might have needed support.’

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Law & Religion UK, 26th September 2024

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Building surveyor who swindled National Trust out of more than £1million is jailed – The Independent

‘A building surveyor who swindled the National Trust out of more than £1 million through false invoices has been jailed along with his son.’

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The Independent, 22nd September 2024

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Officer ‘abused position’ by accessing case files – BBC News

‘A Nottinghamshire Police officer has admitted breaching policing standards after he repeatedly accessed an investigation he was a victim of.’

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BBC News, 13th September 2024

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Grandmother who stole £70,000 from school jailed – BBC News

Posted September 11th, 2024 in abuse of position of trust, drug abuse, education, fraud, imprisonment, news, sentencing by tracey

‘A grandmother who took more than £70,000 from the school she worked at has been jailed.’

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BBC News, 10th September 2024

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Local authority prosecutions and abuse of process – Local Government Lawyer

Posted August 12th, 2024 in abuse of position of trust, licensing, local government, news, prosecutions by tracey

‘Recorder Zeb, sitting with two Justices in the Bristol Crown Court on appeal, recently found Bristol City Council had behaved in a way which “offends the sense of justice and fairness” in a prosecution against Wyldecrest Park Management Limited. Scott Stemp explains why.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 9th August 2024

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Former National Crime Agency officer jailed over indecent images of children – Crown Prosecution Service

‘A former National Crime Agency (NCA) officer who used his work device to access, view and download indecent images of children, and child sexual abuse material, has today been jailed.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 2nd August 2024

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PCSO had ‘improper relationship’ with woman – BBC News

‘A former police officer who had an inappropriate relationship with a vulnerable woman committed gross misconduct, a police panel has ruled.’

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BBC News, 16th July 2024

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Manchester teacher who groomed two boys jailed for six-and-a-half years – The Guardian

‘Rebecca Joynes, 30, was found guilty of six counts of sexual activity with a child, two while in a position of trust, after a trial in May.’

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The Guardian, 4th July 2024

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Carer who stole £75k from Thunderbirds director jailed – BBC News

Posted June 24th, 2024 in abuse of position of trust, carers, imprisonment, news, sentencing, theft by tracey

‘The carer of a blind former film-writer and director has been jailed after stealing £75,000 from him to fund his gambling addiction.’

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BBC News, 24th June 2024

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Teacher given life ban after having sex with pupil – BBC News

‘A teacher who repeatedly had sex with a vulnerable 16-year-old pupil has been told by a judge he will never be allowed to teach again.’

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BBC News, 14th June 2024

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Suspended sentence for struck-off solicitor who misused client funds – Legal Futures

‘A solicitor who used a client’s £132,000 divorce settlement to pay off her tax bill and give money to her daughter has been handed a suspended prison sentence.’

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Legal Futures, 22nd April 2024

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Former police officer jailed after having sex with woman during 999 call to her home – Crown Prosecution Service

‘A police officer who had sex with a woman after responding to a 999 call at her home has been jailed.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 5th April 2024

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Former British Museum curator ordered to return ‘stolen items’ – The Independent

Posted March 28th, 2024 in abuse of position of trust, artistic works, dismissal, news, theft by tracey

‘A former British Museum curator who allegedly stole and damaged artefacts has been ordered by the High Court to return any he may have.’

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The Independent, 27th March 2024

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Devastating report lays bare police failings over Sarah Everard’s killer – The Guardian

‘The full extent of Wayne Couzens’ alleged offending was laid bare in a devastating official report that revealed accusations of serial sexual abuse including rapes, before he used his status as a police officer to kidnap and murder Sarah Everard.’

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The Guardian, 29th February 2024

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David Carrick: Rapist PC stripped of full state-funded pension – BBC News

‘Rapist police officer David Carrick has been stripped of his full state-funded pension, the mayor of London has confirmed.’

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BBC News, 18th February 2024

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Ex-Scout leader from Ipswich sentenced over secret filming – BBC News

‘A former Scout leader has been jailed for 20 months for voyeurism and making indecent images of children.’

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BBC News, 13th February 2024

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Sutton: Three jailed for abusing care home residents with learning disabilities – BBC News

‘Three carers have been jailed after being convicted of abusing care home residents in south London.’

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BBC News, 4th January 2024

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Church of England takes next step towards redress for abuse victims – The Independent

‘The Church of England has taken its next step towards putting in place a “robust” scheme to deliver apologies and compensation to abuse victims.’

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The Independent, 15th November 2023

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Derbyshire PC guilty over sexual encounter with woman in patrol car – The Guardian

‘A Derbyshire police officer has been convicted of misconduct in a public office after he and a colleague both had sex in a patrol car with a woman to whom they had offered a lift home.’

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The Guardian, 8th November 2023

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Cheshire Police employee who tipped off criminal friend is jailed – BBC News

‘A police employee who tipped off a criminal friend about a covert investigation has been jailed.’

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BBC News, 4th November 2023

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