Teachers are treated unfairly in this culture of allegations, says Falconer – The Times

Posted May 8th, 2007 in anonymity, child abuse, news, teachers by sally

“Teachers accused of abuse of pupils should be guaranteed anonymity while the allegations are investigated, the Lord Chancellor said yesterday.”

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The Times, 7th May 2007

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‘Lenient’ child-fight sentence is reviewed – The Times

Posted April 26th, 2007 in child abuse, news, sentencing by sally

“The Attorney General is to review the suspended prison sentences given to four women who goaded two toddlers into fighting and then filmed them.”

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The Times, 25th April 2007

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Ministers rule out emulating America’s hardline ‘Megan’s Law’ – The Independent

Posted April 11th, 2007 in child abuse, news by sally

“The introduction of a British version of ‘Megan’s Law’, giving communities the automatic right to know about paedophiles living locally, has been ruled out by the Government. Parents will only have the right to information about convicted sex offenders in their neighbourhoods in specific circumstances, such as when a single mother has suspicions about a new partner.”

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The Independent, 11th April 2007

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‘Sarah’s Law’ scheme could backfire, say child workers – The Times

Posted April 10th, 2007 in child abuse, news by sally

“Probation officers and child protection experts voiced concerns last night after it emerged that a so-called Sarah’s Law would be piloted in three areas.”

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The Times, 10th April 2007

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Consultation on the possession of non-photographic visual depictions of child sex abuse – Home Office

Posted April 2nd, 2007 in child abuse, consultations by sally

“This consultation paper outlines the concerns about non-photographic visual depictions of child sexual abuse, i.e. computer generated images (CGIs), drawings, animation, etc, and seeks views on proposals to make its possession an offence.”

Consultation on the possession of non-photographic visual depictions of child sex abuse, 2nd April 2007

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk