The BBC reports how a convicted sex offender from West Sussex, has admitted 24 charges of making, possessing and distributing indecent images of children. Apparently the man would allow certain contacts to access private groups and share their own images. Under Section 1 of the Protection of Children Act 1978, it is an offence to take [...]
The BBC reports that a couple who failed to act as their adopted daughters were abused have been convicted of child cruelty. The sisters, from Sale in Greater Manchester, were abused while in the care of two of their parents’ friends. They disclosed to the couple but they did nothing to stop the abuse because the men had allegedly [...]
The Association of Child Abuse Lawyers reports on the legal aid cuts announced by the the government. ACAL have launched a campaign to ring fence abuse cases on behalf of vulnerable adults. President of the Association, Peter Garsden wrote to both parties leading up to the election but got no response. He wrote again to the Home Secretary, [...]
Neil Rose writes in ‘Litigation Funding’ about the twin trouble facing personal injury claims arising out of Lord Young’s review of health and safety law and Lord Jackson’s review of costs. The concern is that Claimants with more serious injuries will lose out substantially, as the time and effort that is required to present their [...]
Get Surrey reports that a health carer has pleaded not guilty to two counts of wounding with intent in relation to a knife attack on a six-year-old girl and a woman in Guildford in June. The man appeared at Guildford Crown Court on Wednesday. A trial date has been set for the 6th December of this year. Victims [...]
