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Kirklevington Detention Centre is under investigation for historic abuse against detainees

Former inmates have alleged to have been “forgotten and frozen out” after claiming to have been abused as youths at a correctional facility.   The Kirklevington Detention Centre, which operated from the 1960s to the 1990s, has been the focus of multiple historical abuse claims of staff members abusing juvenile inmates physically and sexually.  …

Harrods announces Redress Scheme in response to allegations against former Chairman, Mohamed Al Fayed

Harrods has issued a formal statement introducing a comprehensive Redress Scheme in light of serious allegations concerning its former Chairman and owner, Mohamed Al Fayed.   The luxury retailer acknowledged the historic abuses of power and has taken a bold step toward accountability and justice for those affected.     The new Redress Scheme aims…

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 & 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,…

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…

Whitefield School Walthamstow: Vulnerable children ‘tortured’ by staff members

Concerns have been raised after footage of staff members abusing autistic children at a special education school in north London has been seen by the BBC.   The CCTV footage shows vulnerable pupils being pinned up against walls, left sitting in vomit and in some cases, pushed and thrown to the ground whilst attending Whitefield…

Former Teacher David Pickthall, 66 jailed after 40 years of abuse

A former teacher and choir master David Pickthall has been jailed for 12 years after abusing or filming 19 men, over a period of 40 years.    Pickthall, 66 of Cheveley Park, Cheveley had previously admitted 29 offences – 16 counts of indecent assault, 10 counts of voyeurism, and three counts of making an indecent…

Kirklees man jailed for historic child sex offences

A Kirklees man has been sentenced to six years for sexual offences against a child.   Jonathan Walker was jailed at Leeds Crown Court yesterday (Wednesday) for offences committed against one young girl between 2005 and 2007.     Walker, aged 34, of Liversedge, was found guilty following a trial at Leeds Crown Court in…