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Posted on: 30 Jan 2023

Church of England Set Precedent by Reporting on Historic Sexual Abuse

The Church of England banned a former bishop for life after he was accused of covering up sexual abuse. The CoE reported this to the police and handled the case internally, which is an approach that was recommended recently by the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse.

Posted on: 18 Jan 2023

South Wales Swimming Teacher Sentenced After “Campaign of Sexual Abuse”

Robert Rixon of Porthcawl abused girls as young as 11 at a swimming and lifeguarding club he ran at a local school. He’s now been sentenced to 25 years in prison after being charged with 29 counts of sexual assault.

Posted on: 10 Jan 2023

Victim success in historic sexual abuse case against former church minister

A former church minister was recently found guilty and imprisoned for sexual assault on 6 boys. 25 years have passed since the abuse and one of the victims has died since. Cases like these show it’s possible to achieve justice, even for incidents that happened years ago.

Posted on: 21 Dec 2022

6 Years of the #MeToo Movement

6 years have passed since the #MeToo movement began in the US. It has since become a global phenomenon, sparking conversation about sexual harassment and abuse. Since conversations began, many people have developed a better understanding of what constitutes sexual abuse.

Posted on: 08 Dec 2022

Simpson Millar Solicitors Supports People During the Holidays

As the holidays approach and reminders of Christmas are scattered in every shop, restaurant, TV programme and advert, we want to share our thoughts on the difficulties many face during this period, and how you can look after yourself and others.

Posted on: 25 Nov 2022

Simpson Millar Supports White Ribbon Day

White Ribbon Day is a global awareness day organised by the UK’s leading charity engaging men and boys in ending violence against women and girls, White Ribbon.

Posted on: 10 Nov 2022

Former Pupils Open Civil Lawsuit Against Swalcliffe Park School

In November 2022 10 former Swalcliffe Park pupils took legal action against the specialist Oxfordshire boarding school after suffering alleged physical, sexual and emotional abuse from staff members and classmates between 1975 and 2008.

Posted on: 02 Nov 2022

Head of Navy Orders Inquiry after Sexual Abuse Allegations

Royal Navy Adm. Sir Ben Key has ordered an inquiry into allegations of sexual abuse within the submarine service. The decision follows an article from the Daily Mail which provided first-hand accounts of abuse towards female members of the submarine service.

Posted on: 25 Oct 2022

Eastenders Explores Criminal Process for Reporting Sexual Abuse

Eastenders has been running a storyline that shows character Ben Mitchell making the decision to disclose the sexual abuse he suffered in May to the police. As Abuse Lawyers, we know it takes an immense amount of courage to report any kind of abuse and we’re glad to see the platform shine a light on the criminal process.

Posted on: 06 Oct 2022

Panorama Investigation Reveals Abuse at Mental Health Hospital

The BBC released findings of its undercover Panorama investigation into the “toxic” environment of one of the UK’s largest mental health hospitals – the Edenfield Centre. The investigation followed allegations made about inappropriate staff behaviour and threats to patient safety.

Posted on: 29 Sept 2022

Former Derby Teacher Tobias Yates is Banned from Education After Sexually Abusing Pupils

Tobias Yates was a maths teacher at Chellaston Academy in Derby until 2020 when he admitted to committing 18 sexual offences against two of his female pupils over a number of years.

Posted on: 16 Sept 2022

Operation Marksman: Humberside Police reopen investigation into Alleged Child Grooming Gang

Operation Marksman was originally launched in Spring 2019 to investigate several allegations made by 2 teenage girls in the city. Despite 34 arrests, 200 digital devices ceased, and 100,000 text messages reviewed, no charges or convictions were made.

Posted on: 15 Sept 2022

“Significant Failings” Left Children Vulnerable to Sexual Abuse in Oldham

In November 2019, Oldham Council commissioned a review into safeguarding practices in the area. This came after numerous allegations were made that the council had known about local grooming gangs and made efforts to cover this up.

Posted on: 12 Sept 2022

Former Schoolteacher is Sentenced After Sexual Abuse Confession

Peter Jenkins, also known as Peter Greenham, sexually abused four young girls between 1984 and 2005. But his crimes didn’t come to light until January 2020 when he suddenly confessed to having carried out the horrific abuse.

Posted on: 08 Sept 2022

Convicted Oldham Headteacher was Able to Sexually Abuse Boys in Plain Sight for Years

Christopher Pickup, a now 76-year-old retired teacher, sexually abused 19 pupils whilst working at two separate Oldham schools in the 1970s and 80s. The boys Pickup assaulted were all between the ages of eight and 11 at the time the abuse took place.

Posted on: 06 Sept 2022

Changes to Abuse Law for Non-Fatal Strangulation and Suffocation Offences

Abusers who use strangulation or suffocation as a form of intimidation or control could now face up to five years in prison under new non-fatal strangulation and suffocation charges.

Posted on: 15 Aug 2022

Convicted Former Sports Coach Faces new Sexual Abuse Charges

Michael Green, who is now 80 years old, was already serving a prison sentence for sexual offences when he was found guilty of further abuse towards young boys as far back as fifty years ago.

Posted on: 12 Aug 2022

Former Rhydd Court School Teachers Face Child Abuse Charges

Following investigations by West Mercia Police, eight former teachers have this month appeared in Court to face charges of child cruelty and sexual abuse. They are accused of assaulting, neglecting and ill-treating pupils at Rhydd Court School in Malvern, Worcester between 1979 and 1991.

Posted on: 03 Aug 2022

Police Urged to Investigate Historic Sexual Abuse at Stoke City FC

George Blackstock and seven other former apprentice players are asking for a new investigation to take place into their allegations of abuse at Stoke City FC.

Posted on: 26 Jul 2022

Inquiry Reveals Child Sex Abuse in Telford Became “Generational”

In April 2018, an independent inquiry was commissioned to investigate child sexual exploitation within the Borough of Telford and Wrekin. This month, the findings of this investigation were released, revealing significant failings on the part of Telford and Wrekin Council from as far back as 1989.