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The BBC reports that the vetting scheme for people working with children and vulnerable adults in England, Wales and Northern Ireland has been halted. Home Secretary Theresa May has announced that registration, due to begin next month, has been put on hold. Instead there will be a review of the entire vetting and barring scheme. It [...]
The BBC reports that a vicar, formerly from Powys has admitted nine counts of indecent assault and one of indecency with a child. The man abused the child over a period of two years, and he committed the offences whilst he was vicar of a rural parish at Beguildy, near Knighton. The case reminds the writer of [...]
The BBC reports that a total of £2.26m was paid out in compensation in 2007. Victims of child abuse at three children’s homes in Manchester will receive compensation from the city council. Manchester City Council is to settle the claims of 163 people who were sexually and physically abused at three homes from the 1950s to the [...]
The BBC reports on the death of internationally-renowned organist who faced child sex charges. David Sanger was found dead at his house in Cumbria. The 63-year-old, who was president of the Royal College of Organists, was on bail charged with eight counts of gross indecency against boys aged under 16. Mr Sanger’s death does of course stop [...]
The BBC reports on a postman from Cornwall, who has admitted using social networking sites to abuse children over a five-year period. Michael Williams, admitted to 27 charges of inciting sexual activity, grooming and distributing indecent images. He also admitted voyeurism and possessing indecent images. Apparently he made use of the Facebook and Bebo social networking sites. The [...]
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