Thousands of children abused over witchcraft beliefs as number of known victims rockets by a third – The Independent

Posted November 14th, 2019 in child abuse, female genital mutilation, news, witchcraft by tracey

‘The number of children known to have been abused in England over beliefs in witchcraft and possession has risen by a third in two years, figures show.’

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The Independent, 14th November 2019

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Franca Asemota sentenced to 22 years for trafficking women and girls from Nigeria – Crown Prosecution Service

‘A trafficker threatened to use “juju magic” against the women and children she helped to bring into Europe for forced prostitution has been sentenced to 22 years imprisonment today.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 4th August 2016

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Witchcraft child abuse cases investigated by Met rise by over 50% – BBC News

Posted May 17th, 2016 in child abuse, news, police, witchcraft by sally

‘The number of child abuse cases involving witchcraft that were dealt with by the Met has risen by over 50% in three years, the force has revealed.’

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BBC News, 16th May 2016

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‘Witchcraft’ abuse cases on the rise – BBC News

Posted October 16th, 2015 in child abuse, news, statistics, trafficking in human beings, witchcraft by sally

‘Child abuse linked to exorcism and witchcraft accusations is on the rise, figures obtained by the BBC suggest.’

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BBC News, 11th October 2015

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Surge in number of child abuse cases involving witchcraft accusations – The Independent

Posted October 12th, 2015 in child abuse, news, statistics, witchcraft by tracey

‘An increasing number of child abuse cases involving accusations of witchcraft and exorcism are being reported to police.’

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The Independent, 11th October 2015

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Satanic cult claims dismissed by High Court judge – Daily Telegraph

Posted March 20th, 2015 in care orders, child abuse, news, witchcraft by tracey

‘Claims that a “satanic cult” where children were abused by paedophiles has been operating in north London have been dismissed by a High Court judge.’

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Daily Telegraph, 19th March 2015

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Sadistic pair jailed for ‘black magic’ rape of 11-year-old girl – The Independent

Posted January 23rd, 2015 in child abuse, news, rape, sentencing, witchcraft by sally

‘A sadistic couple who bullied a schoolgirl into submission with “black magic” threats before she was raped have been jailed for 17 years.’

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The Independent, 22nd January 2015

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‘Juju’ sex trafficker Lizzy Idahosa jailed for eight years – BBC News

Posted November 10th, 2014 in news, prostitution, sentencing, trafficking in human beings, witchcraft by sally

‘A woman who was found guilty of trafficking two women from Nigeria to the UK to work in the sex trade has been jailed for eight years.’

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BBC News, 7th November 2014

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Lizzy Idahosa guilty of ‘juju’ sex trafficking at Cardiff Crown Court – BBC News

Posted October 15th, 2014 in forced labour, news, prostitution, victims, witchcraft by sally

‘A woman has been found guilty of trafficking two women from Nigeria to the UK to work in the sex trade.’

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BBC News, 14th October 2014

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Rise in cases of ritual child abuse linked to witchcraft beliefs reported, say police – The Guardian

Posted October 8th, 2014 in child abuse, murder, news, police, rape, religiously aggravated offences, witchcraft by sally

‘More cases of ritual child abuse linked to belief in witchcraft are being reported, the police said.’

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The Guardian, 8th October 2014

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Osezua Osolase jailed for ‘juju’ rituals trafficker – BBC News

Posted October 30th, 2012 in children, news, prostitution, rape, sentencing, trafficking in human beings, witchcraft by sally

“A man who carried out ‘juju’ witchcraft on teenage girls he trafficked from Nigeria to Europe for prostitution has been jailed for 20 years.”

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BBC News, 29th October 2012

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Britain’s ‘last witch’: Campaign to pardon Helen Duncan – BBC News

Posted June 18th, 2012 in judicial review, news, pardons, witchcraft by sally

“Campaigners looking to clear the name of Britain’s last convicted witch may apply for a judicial review.”

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BBC News, 15th June 2012

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Witchcraft murder couple jailed for life – The Guardian

Posted March 5th, 2012 in child abuse, murder, news, sentencing, torture, witchcraft by tracey

“A couple have been jailed for life for torturing and drowning a teenage boy they accused of being a witch.”

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The Guardian, 5th March 2012

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Witchcraft trial: couple found guilty of boy’s murder in London – The Guardian

Posted March 1st, 2012 in assault, children, murder, news, witchcraft by tracey

“A man and woman who tortured and killed a 15-year-old boy because they believed he was a witch have been found guilty of murder.”

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The Guardian, 1st March 2012

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Media regulator spells out TV rules on ‘occult-related practices’ – The Guardian

Posted December 20th, 2011 in advertising, media, news, psychics, witchcraft by tracey

“The media regulator has set down rules on psychic TV services that ban the casting of spells and other ‘occult-related practices’ including satanism, and offer guidance on the correct use of chicken bones and crystal balls.”

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The Guardian, 20th December 2011

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Witches claim religious discrimination after church ban – Daily Telegraph

Posted June 18th, 2009 in news, religious discrimination, witchcraft by sally

“A group of witches is claiming religious discrimination after church leaders banned them from using its social club.”

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Daily Telegraph, 17th June 2009

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Straw asked to pardon executed witches – The Guardian

Posted October 31st, 2008 in news, pardons, witchcraft by sally

“A petition calling for the posthumous pardon of women and men who were executed as witches in Britain will be presented to the justice secretary, Jack Straw, today.”

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The Guardian, 31st October 2008

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Witches could get posthumous pardon for execution – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 15th, 2008 in news, pardons, witchcraft by sally

“Campaigners are seeking a posthumous pardon for the men and women who were executed as British witches centuries ago.”

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Daily Telegraph, 14th October 2008

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‘Voodoo-cursed’ woman is jailed – BBC News

Posted September 12th, 2008 in fraud, news, sentencing, tax credits, witchcraft by sally

“A woman who produced human fingers in court in a bid to explain her involvement in a £925,000 tax credit fraud has been jailed for five years.”

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BBC News, 11th September 2008

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Fingers pulled from bag in court – BBC News

Posted August 4th, 2008 in fraud, juries, news, tax credits, witchcraft by sally

“A woman caused uproar in court when she pulled two fingers from her handbag claiming they had belonged to one of her six children.”

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BBC News, 1st August 2008

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