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Abuse victims too sensitive? Get a grip, Stephen Fry
The actor’s advice to child sex abuse victims deserves condemnation, writes Megan Nolan.
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The actor’s advice to child sex abuse victims deserves condemnation, writes Megan Nolan.
The Metropolitan Police have confirmed that DC Maitland is currently suspended from duty.
The man was found guilty of possession of indecent images of a child last year.
Officers from the PSNI also took part in the training course in Dublin this week.
At least 20 girls and boys were filmed being abused in one Pakistani village, but victims’ families say police turned a blind eye.
George Ratzinger, Benedict’s older brother, ran the famous Regensburg choir from 1964 to 1994.
Renua’s election manifesto includes a measure that would jail some repeat burglars for life.
It was alleged that French troops had forced children to perform sexual acts in exchange for food.
Bishop Francis Duffy said the alleged crimes of Fr Brendan Hynds were “appalling.”
Fogle was given the sentence for having sex with minors and possessing child pornography.
His now 32-year-old victim said the abuse has torn his family apart.
A Tipperary man has received a 10-year sentence for sexually abusing his niece.
Fr Gino Flaim added that homosexuality was an “illness.”
The New South Wales justice minister pointed to the number of paedophiles likely to re-offend soon after their release.
No fewer than seven UK police departments are now investigating the former Prime Minister.
The issue was referred by Wiltshire Police following allegations made by a retired senior officer.
There were 335 confirmed cases of child pornography reported last year.
Paedophile Mark Bridger murdered five-year-old April Jones. He was convicted of her murder and was sentenced to life in prison.
The documentary will give a voice to those affected by child sexual abuse over the last 50 years.
Joseph Hogan was sentenced in court today as Sonia Stokes waived her right to anonymity.
The Franciscan friars have apologised to survivors who were abused while under their care.
Users who access child abuse material either mistakenly or deliberately will have their internet access restricted.
John O’Reilly began abusing the girl when she was five.
The Primate of All Ireland retired on age grounds when he turned 75.
Even when you take into account mental illness.
Children’s charities have been critical of the lack of access to services for children who have been sexually abused, as the HSE does not have the specialist staff to treat them.
Father Eugene Boland attended therapy to prepare him for his return to public ministry but his diocese said today it quickly became clear “he was not ready”.
The families of the two children cried as the verdicts were handed down, and the fathers of the victims hugged each other outside the courtroom.
The Holy See said it sees some of the UN committee’s observations as interfering with its teaching.
The UN demanded that the Vatican “immediately remove” all clergy who are known or suspected child abusers.
Can the Irish State be held responsible for the abuse suffered by children at the hands of former National School principal Leo Hickey?
Fifteen children between the ages of six and 15 years old were rescued during the international operation.
Two mothers who also plead guilty to charges relating to Watkins abuse and attempted abuse of their children, have been sentenced to 14 years and 17 years in prison.
The Archbishop of Armagh was speaking after the National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church published its review of practices in the archdiocese.
However, the tone used to some complainants was “inconsistent” – some responses were compassionate and others were “sharp in tone”.
David Brennan was today convicted of abusing five young girls with with his son Sam Brennan (22) also convicted of offences in connection with the abuse of one of the girls.
The charges related to the abuse of four boys between 1982 and 1997.
Law enforcement has not caught up with advances in technology that are giving sexual predators access to vulnerable children, writes Hans Guyt.
The two men were arrested today in London and remain in police custody.
The initial probe involved three hospitals and 10 trusts.
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