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# historical-abuse - Tuesday 18 February, 2020
Boy Scouts of America files for bankruptcy amid thousands of cases of alleged sexual abuse
The 110-year-old organisation is facing a huge compensation plan for abuse victims.
# historical-abuse - Tuesday 23 July, 2019
'Malice, incompetence, negligence': How false claims about historical sex abuse in UK sparked '£2 million probe'
Carl Beech was found guilty of perverting the course of justice yesterday over sex abuse claims against senior UK politicians.
# historical-abuse - Sunday 10 March, 2019
77-year-old man charged as part of historical clerical sex abuse probe in Belfast
The man will appear before court tomorrow.
# historical-abuse - Thursday 20 December, 2018
Almost 700 clergymen accused of child sex abuse in US state - far more than was disclosed by Church
The state’s attorney general said it was clear from its investigation that the “Catholic Church cannot police itself”.
# historical-abuse - Tuesday 11 December, 2018
Zappone confirms over 200 alleged abusers now identified in Scouting Ireland probe
Minister Katherine Zappone said it’s likely the numbers could increase again.
# historical-abuse - Thursday 29 March, 2018
Social workers have to develop skills to deal with allegations of historical abuse 'on the hoof'
The CEO of Tusla has said this area is “one of the most challenging” aspects of the agency’s work.
# historical-abuse - Sunday 8 October, 2017
Child sex abuse accused whose file was 'shelved' for 11 years was 'close friends with senior garda' Exclusive
The woman’s case has sparked a garda review in the last three months.
# historical-abuse - Thursday 5 October, 2017
Former PM Ted Heath allegedly sexually assaulted boys as young as 10
After a landmark, two-year investigation, police said he would have been questioned if he were still alive.
# historical-abuse - Sunday 16 July, 2017
'I want my rapist father to die in prison for what he did to me': Woman continues fight for justice
The woman at the centre of an historical abuse allegation has written to the DPP asking for the reasons as to why her father was not charged.
# historical-abuse - Friday 19 May, 2017
Rolf Harris freed from prison as he awaits outcome of indecent assault trial
He will attend the trial at Southwark crown court from next week.
# historical-abuse - Wednesday 5 April, 2017
'Common theme' of failures identified in report on religious orders' handling of abuse
Of 512 allegations or concerns related to abuse, only 5 people were convicted.
# historical-abuse - Tuesday 4 April, 2017
Congregation says government was 'forced' to set up €1.5 billion redress scheme for abuse victims
The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, one of the 18 congregations investigated by the Ryan Commission, has published a statement on the matter.
# historical-abuse - Tuesday 13 December, 2016
4 Premier League clubs in London 'connected' with historical abuse
These allegations stem from just one of the investigations being conducted by 21 of the 45 British regional police forces.
# historical-abuse - Thursday 6 August, 2015
Everything we know about child sex abuse claims against Edward Heath
No fewer than seven UK police departments are now investigating the former Prime Minister.
# historical-abuse - Monday 3 August, 2015
Watchdog probes handling of child sex abuse claims against former British prime minister
The issue was referred by Wiltshire Police following allegations made by a retired senior officer.
# historical-abuse - Monday 15 June, 2015
Australia asks child abuse victims of celebrity entertainers to come forward
The action follows Operation Yewtree in the United Kingdom.
# historical-abuse - Monday 16 March, 2015
Claims police protected high-profile figures by covering up child sex abuse
The allegations span four decades from 1970 to 2005 and will now be investigated.
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PEOPLE AROUND IRELAND are staying at home as much as possible, bar essential workers, or cocooning if necessary due to official guidelines aimed at preventing the spread of Covid-19.
Many people who planned to attend religious services to mark Easter over the coming days will be unable to do so as a result of the restrictions.
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