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Tory aide abuse claims examined
The Conservative Party says it will ensure there is a full investigation into claims one of Margaret Thatcher’s aides was involved in child abuse in north Wales.
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May sets out Wales abuse inquiry
The head of the National Crime Agency will oversee an investigation into historic abuse claims in north Wales care homes, the home secretary says.
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May to outline abuse probe plans
Home Secretary Theresa May is to set out plans for a fresh inquiry into allegations of child abuse centred around children’s homes in north Wales.
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Cautious welcome for abuse probe
A man who claims he was abused by a senior Conservative in the 1980s has given a muted welcome to the inquiry into abuse in north Wales announced by the Prime Minister.
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Child kidnapper jailed for abuse
A West Midlands man is jailed indefinitely for public protection after kidnapping a young boy and girl in two separate incidents.
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Government probe into abuse claim
Claims of sexual abuse allegedly committed by a leading Thatcher-era Conservative politician are being investigated by the government, No 10 says.
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Fresh child abuse inquiry urged
First Minister Carwyn Jones will meet Wales’ children’s commissioner after calls for a fresh inquiry into child abuse at north Wales care homes in the 1970s and 80s.
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Commissioner backs abuse inquiry
The Children’s Commissioner for Wales has backed calls for a new inquiry into the abuse of children at care homes in North Wales in the 1970s and 80s.
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Victim seeks abuse investigation
A victim of child sex abuse in North Wales, tells BBC Newsnight that his abusers included a leading Thatcher-era Conservative politician, and calls for a new investigation.
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Chelsea probe ‘fan abuse of Welbeck’
Chelsea start an investigation after reports one of their fans made a racist gesture towards Man Utd’s Danny Welbeck.
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Ukraine election ‘abuse’ deplored
International observers say Ukraine’s election was a backward step for democracy, marred by “the abuse of power and the excessive role of money”.
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In wake of Sandusky scandal, Penn State holds child sex abuse conference
STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) – Pennsylvania State University, which was shaken by a molestation scandal that put former coach Jerry Sandusky in prison and tarnished its famed football program, holds a three-day conference starting this weekend aimed at preventing child…
Abuse home care workers jailed
Six out of 11 care workers who admitted a total of 38 charges of neglect or abusing patients at a private hospital are jailed.
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DPP to review Savile abuse claims
The director of public prosecutions is to review decisions by the Crown Prosecution Service not to prosecute Jimmy Savile in 2009, the PM says.
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Sex abuse scandal rocks BBC
More than 200 potential victims of sexual abuse and harassment by staff, including Jimmy Savile, have been identified.
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TV icon accused of child sex abuse
CNN’s Dan Rivers reports on a child sex abuse scandal that has devastated the legacy of a now-deceased British TV icon.
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BBC chief testifies in abuse scandal
The head of the BBC is to face questions from British lawmakers Tuesday over a scandal involving sex abuse claims against a late children’s TV presenter and DJ — including why the broadcaster decided to drop an investigation into the…
Wis. gunman in salon attack had history of abuse
BROOKFIELD, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin man accused of opening fire at the salon where his wife worked, killing three women and wounding four others, had a history of domestic abuse, with allegations that he had slashed his wife’s tires…
Secret Boy Scout files show abuse cover-up
Confidential files compiled since 1959 show US youth organisation covered up officials who allegedly molested children.
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No verdict in PC race abuse trial
A jury fails to reach a verdict in the trial of a policeman accused of racially abusing a suspect days after riots in London.
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