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Basil Burton accused of child abuse spanning five decades

A MAN sexually assaulted two girls in alleged crimes that spanned five decades, a court was told. Basil Burton, pictured, is accused of seven sexual offences against the girls who were both aged around eight or nine at the time … Continue reading

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BBC Panorama Exposes abuse of the elderly

Jane Worroll secretly filmed her mother’s room in Ash Court, London. She recorded care worker Jonathan Aquino slapping her mother six times. Aquino was convicted of assault. The CQC said the home still “ensures people who use the service are … Continue reading

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Jury Discharged in Merrick Trial – WHSS

THE jury in the trial of a former assistant headteacher has been discharged after failing to reach any more verdicts. Peter Merrick, 66, was cleared of one allegation of indecent assault on a male person on Tuesday, but after further … Continue reading

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Merrick on trial – William Henry Smith School

A FORMER assistant headteacher has gone on trial accused of sexually abusing four pupils at a school for boys with behavioural difficulties.  Peter Merrick, 66, is alleged to have systematically abused the boys, aged 11 to 15, at the William … Continue reading

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David Bryant (65) Jailed for 17 years for indecent assaults on 4 young girls

It was May 1995. The girl had been taken from the Blakelaw area of Newcastle and was found, wearing only a coat and shoes, by a taxi driver, after being driven for 50 miles from her home. She told the … Continue reading

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Former teacher convicted of historic child abuse at Crookham Court School

A 49-year-old man was convicted today of child abuse when he was a teacher at private boys’ boarding school in Thatcham in the 80s. Mark Standish, also known as Alex, of Station Street, Waterhouses, Durham, was found guilty by a … Continue reading

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Two Soldiers arrested over Afghanistan child abuse claims

UK troops arrested over Afghanistan child abuse claims The Ministry of Defence said it takes abuse allegations “extremely seriously” Military police are investigating allegations of child abuse by two British soldiers in Afghanistan. The Sun newspaper said the separate incidents … Continue reading

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Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth child abuse claims investigated

Police are investigating allegations that children were abused by a worker on two luxury Cunard cruise ships. The unnamed man from Wiltshire no longer works for the company, a spokeswoman for Wiltshire Police said. The abuse is alleged to have … Continue reading

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High Court rules that the Catholic Church are liable over priests

The High Court has ruled the Roman Catholic Church can be held liable for the wrongdoings of its priests. This is a decision that is welcomed by Claimant Solicitors as it does not allow for the Catholic Church to hide … Continue reading

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Haut de la Garenne – Press Release

Proceedings have been issued in the High Court in London against the States of Jersey in relation to the claims for compensation that are being pursued by the victims of alleged physical and sexual abuse at the Jersey children’s home, … Continue reading

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