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The BBC reports that shortly before he left, the Pope asked the congregation to show concern for victims of child abuse. He expressed his “deep sorrow” for the “unspeakable crimes” of child abuse within the Catholic Church. This was strongest public apology yet over the scandal which continues to spread across Europe, with reports of child abuse by the [...]
The BBC reports that the Crown Prosecution Service has agreed to pay compensation to a woman over its failings in dealing with an allegation of a serious sexual assault. The claim against the Defendant collapsed and the CPS admitted the man accused should have faced a retrial. The woman, who says she was attacked in [...]
The BBC reports that former Birmingham MP Clare Short has claimed embarrassment about the child abuse scandals within the Catholic Church could keep people away from attending a key event for the Pope on Sunday. Pope Benedict XVI will lead Mass in Cofton Park, Birmingham. However allegations are emerging from Belgium from children who were sexually abused by Catholic [...]
The BBC reports on comments made by the Archbishop of Liverpool to the effect that other organisations working with children should be examined over their dealings with child abuse. Archbishop Patrick Kelly attempted to deflect attention away from the Catholic Church’s role in the abuser priests scandal ahead of the Pope’s visit on Thursday. However the [...]
The BBC reports that child abuse case officers have received Surrey Police awards Police officers who investigated a child abuse case that led to a man being jailed for nine-and-a-half years have been commended for their work. They were amongst 60 officers, staff and members of the public to be honoured at a Surrey Police [...]
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