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Leeds man jailed for over 20 years for ‘appalling’ historical rape charges; as brave victim steps forward

A Leeds man was found guilty of the ‘appalling’ rape and sexual abuse of a young woman and has been jailed for more than 20 years.   Khalid Hussain (56) from Leeds was sentenced to 24 years at Leeds Crown Court on Monday 7 April for ten sexual offences, including five rape offences committed against…

Russell Brand charged with rape and sexual assault: Allegations, legal proceedings, and victim support options

Comedian and media personality Russell Brand has officially been charged with multiple counts of rape, sexual assault, and indecent assault by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in the UK.   The charges relate to incidents that allegedly occurred between 1999 and 2005, involving four separate women.     Timeline of allegations against Russell Brand The…

Third former teacher charged with sexual abuse at St Anne’s Catholic School and Sixth Form College

A third man has been charged after detectives investigated claims of child sexual abuse at St Anne’s Catholic School & Sixth Form College in Southampton.   A third former teacher from St Anne’s Catholic School & Sixth Form College in Southampton has been charged with sexual offenses against a minor.     Paul Davis, 48,…

Third former teacher charged with sexual abuse at St Anne’s Catholic School & Sixth Form College

A third man has been charged after detectives investigated claims of child sexual abuse at St Anne’s Catholic School & Sixth Form College in Southampton.   A third former teacher from St Anne’s Catholic School & Sixth Form College in Southampton has been charged with sexual offenses against a minor.     Paul Davis, 48,…

Care home to close following CQC findings of abuse and neglect

Blackwater Mill Residential Care Home in the Isle of Wight will shut on 29th March after its latest inspection revealed serious safety and wellbeing concerns.   According to the Care Quality Commission (CQC), residents at Blackwater Mill suffered from ‘organisational abuse and neglect.’     The closure was initially ordered after an inspection in March…

Child sexual abuse claims to have time limits removed

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has announced that the three-year time limit for child sexual abuse victims to take action for compensation is to be removed in England and Wales.   The MoJ has also said that laws will be refined, in order to “encourage” apologies from employers regarding conduct of current or former employees,…

Makin Report: Church of England Redress Scheme update

The Church of England has issued an update on its redress scheme designed to compensate victims of abuse.   Known as the Church of England Redress Scheme, it is being created to provide support to individuals who experienced abuse within the Church.     Initially, the scheme was developed in response to criticism and recommendations…

Care home safeguarding: What it is

Care homes play a crucial role in supporting some of the most vulnerable members of society, including older adults and individuals with disabilities.   As such, safeguarding is a key priority in these settings. This article explores the principles, practices, and importance of safeguarding within care environments. And what to do if you feel that…

Male domestic abuse survivors ‘ignored’ as crimes are classed as ‘violence against women’

Men who have survived domestic abuse have said they feel “ignored” by the government because crimes against them are being classified as “violence against women and girls”.   For more than a decade, governments have grouped male victims of domestic abuse, rape, stalking and so-called honour-based violence into the same category as female victims, and…

Eastwood Park Compensation Scheme to open ‘any day’

Eastwood Park Compensation Scheme is due to open ‘any day’ to victims who suffered abuse whilst attending the Eastwood Park Detention Centre.   Located in Falfield, South Gloucestershire, Eastwood Park opened in 1964 to accommodate 95 boys.     Detention Centres were first introduced by the 1948 Criminal Justice Act and were intended to be…