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The BBC reports that the Vatican has hit back at the media over allegation that the Pope failed to act against a priest in the United States, who is accused of abusing up to 200 deaf boys at a school. A Vatican newspaper editorial called the claims ”ignoble” and stated that there was no “cover-up”. We have already reported [...]
The BBC reports on how questions are being raised about whether Pope Benedict was personally involved in covering up a case of child sex abuse by a Roman Catholic priest. The questions relates to a priest in the United States, who was accused of abusing some 200 deaf boys. Apparently the allegations had been brought to the [...]
The BBC reports on how the Home Affairs Minister for Jersey has said that the government of the island should say sorry for what has happened. So far there have been four convictions as part of the ongoing historic abuse inquiry, which have included allegations against ex-staff at the former children’s home Haut de la Garenne. See our other stories [...]
The BBC reports on proceedings in a Crown Court, where a nursery worker allegedly force-fed babies and put blankets over the faces of those who would not sleep. There are also allegations of physical abuse of children at the nursery in Bromley. The offences allegedly took place between 2006 and 2008, and only came to light after a [...]
The BBC reports on an assault on Ian Huntley in gaol. The 36 year old was slashed across the throat with a knife. Huntley was convicted of murdering two young girls in December 2003. Assault on prisoners by other prisoners are an unpleasant feature of the prison system. Peter Sutcliffe, the Yorkshire Ripper was assaulted by another inmate at Broadmoor [...]
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