‘Horrific abuse’ by Cornwall paedophile ring – BBC News
“A major paedophile ring which abused about 30 young girls in Cornwall has been smashed by police.”
BBC News, 26th November 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: child abuse
Paedophile name-change ‘danger’ threatens Sarah’s Law – BBC News
“A law being brought in to protect children from sex offenders will be undermined because it is too easy for them to change their name without informing the authorities, a children’s charity has warned.”
BBC News, 28th November 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Baby P doctor wins fresh chance over hearing – The Independent
“A doctor accused of failing to spot that Baby P had a broken back days before his death today won a crucial High Court battle in her bid to avoid a disciplinary hearing.”
The Independent, 25th November 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Supreme court clears way to deport rapist – The Independent
“A Somali national jailed for rape and indecency with a child faces deportation following a ruling of the Supreme Court.”
The Independent, 25th November 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Men convicted in shocking sex abuse case – Crown Prosecution Service
“Five men have been convicted of a string of sexual offences against young, vulnerable teenage girls and women in a case described as one of ‘shocking and persistent abuse’ by Crown Prosecution Service lawyer Samantha Shallow. Three other men were found guilty of related offences.”
Crown Prosecution Service, 24th November 2010
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Agencies ‘missed chances’ to help Derby sex gang girls – BBC News
“Agencies ‘missed opportunities’ to help girls caught up in a sexual exploitation ring, an independent inquiry has found.”
BBC News, 25th November 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Derby sex gang convicted of grooming and abusing girls – BBC News
“A gang of men from Derby has been convicted of systematically grooming and sexually abusing teenage girls.”
BBC News, 24th November 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Shoesmith appeals high court dismissal ruling – The Guardian
“Sharon Shoesmith has launched an appeal against the high court ruling earlier this year which rejected her claim that she was unfairly sacked as director of Haringey children’s services after the death of baby Peter Connelly, the Guardian has learned.”
The Guardian, 10th November 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Paedophile who killed wife jailed for 19 years – The Guardian
“A paedophile who bludgeoned his wife to death with a hammer to spare her the shame of discovering his child sex offending was jailed for a minimum of 19 years today (10 November).”
The Guardian, 10th November 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Sharon Shoesmith Baby P legal bid costs nearly £500,000 – BBC News
“A legal battle by the council director sacked over the death of Baby P has cost taxpayers nearly £500,000.”
BBC News, 8th November 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Five guilty of grooming teenage girls for sex – The Independent
“Five men were condemned as ‘sexual predators’ by a judge today as he handed down lengthy jail terms after they were found guilty of grooming teenage girls for sex.”
The Independent, 5th November 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Vanessa George abuse case: Authorities dispute blame – The Guardian
“A dispute erupted today over who could have stepped in to deal with poor management at the nursery where worker Vanessa George abused children in her care. A serious case review on the George case concluded that poor regulation, inadequate training and a lack of supervision at Little Ted’s nursery in Plymouth created an ‘ideal environment’ within which she could sexually assault infants.”
The Guardian, 4th November 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Baby P doctor can challenge GMC ruling – The Independent
“A doctor accused of failing to spot that Baby P had a broken back days before his death was today given the opportunity to bring a High Court challenge in a bid to halt a disciplinary hearing.”
The Independent, 29th October 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Baby P doctor to launch legal battle – The Independent
“A doctor accused of failing to spot that Baby P had a broken back days before his death will launch a High Court battle today to avoid a public disciplinary hearing on health grounds.”
The Independent, 29th October 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Appeal court verdict could open the door for vicarious liability claimants – The Guardian
“This week, the question of who is potentially liable for the alleged physical and sexual abuse of 150 pupils at St William’s boys’ school in east Yorkshire between 1960 and 1992 was considered by the court of appeal. In 2004 the main abuser, Brother James Carragher, headmaster during this period, was convicted of abusing boys at the home.”
The Guardian, 27th October 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Court setback for Catholic child welfare society – The Independent
“A Catholic child welfare society which may face a multi-million damages claim over abuse at a school failed today to offload some of the liability.”
The Independent, 26th October 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Former PE teacher jailed for Scarborough child abuse – BBC News
“A former PE teacher who abused young girls in North Yorkshire more than 30 years ago has been jailed.”
BBC News, 22nd October 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Baby P social workers lose unfair dismissal claim – The Independent
“Two social workers sacked over the Baby P tragedy have lost their claim for unfair dismissal, it emerged today.”
The Independent, 22nd October 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Priest jailed for 21 years on child abuse charges – Daily Telegraph
“A former priest, James Robinson, who fled to the United States 25 years ago has been jailed for 21 years for the sexual abuse of young boys which began in the 1950s.”
Daily Telegraph, 22nd October 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Scrutiny of vetting and barring scheme gets underway – Home Office
“The system of checks that people working with children and vulnerable adults are required to undergo will be considered afresh in a radical examination of the Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS). The Government today outlined the terms of a thorough review of the VBS which will re-examine whether the scheme is the most appropriate mechanism to protect children and vulnerable people and, if so, how many roles should be covered by it.”
Home Office, 22nd October 2010
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
