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Legal reporting requirement on child sex abuse needed, says Braverman

The Government is expected to set out details of plans in the coming days to tackle grooming gangs and better protect children.

The Independent UK

James Norton describes going to ‘disturbing places’ for A Little Life role

In West End production, ‘Happy Valley’ star plays a deeply troubled lawyer who has been subjected to years of sexual abuse

The Independent UK

Father broke bail conditions to continue sexual abuse

A man jailed for the persistent sexual abuse of his teenager daughter broke bail conditions to rape her after police initially pressed criminal charges.

AAP

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Victims slam 'unethical' church legal tactic in pedophile cases

A 'legal loophole' has put hundreds of potential abuse claims against Marist Brothers on the line.

Newcastle Herald

Brian Napper the second 1980s Chevalier College teacher jailed for historic student sexual abuse

Brian Napper has become the second paedophile jailed for sexually abusing students in the 1980s at a private boarding school south of Sydney.

ABC News

3 reasons you should never view or share videos showing children being assaulted – even if you think it helps 'raise awareness'

Australians have been shocked by an incident on the Sunshine Coast this month in which a 13-year-old girl was imprisoned, assaulted and tortured over many hours, allegedly by three girls aged 12, 13 and 14.

The Conversation

Top expert resigns from Vatican committee against child sex abuse

Father Hans Zollner, one of the leading members of the Vatican committee against child sexual abuse, said on Wednesday he had resigned from the group, citing concerns over the way it was operating.

Reuters

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Taoiseach pays tribute to Women of Honour following 'stark' report into Defence Forces

Speaking in the Dáil, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said that while there were reports of sexual abuse and bullying in the Defence Forces before, the report was the most "stark" reports had ever been.

Irish Mirror

Leifer jury told to relax before resuming deliberations

Jurors in former ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer's sexual abuse trial have been told to relax overnight before resuming deliberations.

AAP

Boy Scouts' $2.4 billion bankruptcy plan upheld by judge

A federal district court judge has upheld the approval of a $2.4 billion bankruptcy reorganization plan aimed at resolving tens of thousands of child sexual abuse claim against the Boy Scouts of America

The Independent UK

Canadian MPs summon senior soccer officials as they investigate response to abuse

Former Canada Soccer presidents Nick Bontis and Victor Montagliani will be asked about the organization’s response to sexual abuse within the sport

The Guardian - US

Former Anglican priest Louis Daniels pleads guilty to abuse after extradition back to Tasmania

A man abused as a child by convicted former priest Louis Daniels confronts him in court, saying he manipulated his parents to gain their trust and detailing the psychological trauma and shame he has to deal with.

ABC News

Delays to rape trials in England and Wales ‘devastating’ for victims

Rescheduling and long waits damage victims’ mental health and lead some to take their own lives, report says

The Guardian - UK

'I was sexually abused by my uncle - I will never know what it would be like to be me'

Irene Fonseca, nee Jenkins, has waived her anonymity to tell her story after she was subjected to years of sexual abuse by her uncle

Liverpool Echo

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Is Olympic abuse commission for real?

Given U.S. Olympic history, some athletes see an "obvious conflict of interest" behind new congressional panel

The Independent UK

German bishop resigns, cites responsibility in abuse scandal

Pope Francis on Saturday accepted a resignation request from a German bishop who asked to step down because of his mistakes in handling sexual abuse cases

Reuters

Pope extends sexual abuse law to include lay leaders

Pope Francis on Saturday updated rules on dealing with sexual abuse in the Roman Catholic Church, expanding their scope to include lay Catholic leaders and spelling out that both minors and adults can be victims.

ABC News

Katrina Munting's former principal did not follow all protocols after abuse report, court hears

A former Tasmanian school principal tells the Supreme Court he did not follow all the proper procedures when an allegation of abuse against former student Katrina Munting was reported to him.

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Spanish cathedral holds mass for victims of clerical sex abuse

Bilbao Cathedral in northern Spain held a mass on Friday to recognise and apologise to victims of sexual abuse by the Roman Catholic Church in the diocese, in one of the first services of its kind in Spain.

The National (Scotland)

Ex-fireman jailed after directing child abuse in Philippines from home in Scotland

A MAN who directed the rape and sexual assault of young girls in the Philippines from his home in Scotland has been jailed for 12 years.

The Independent UK

Ex-fireman jailed for directing child abuse in Philippines from Scotland

Gary Campbell admitted sexual abuse charges involving children as young as four.

ABC News

Former childcare worker found guilty of persistent sexual abuse of 4yo Tasmanian girl

A former childcare worker is facing a jail term after being found guilty on one count of persistent sexual abuse of a four-year-old girl, with the child's parents telling the court she now has trouble with sleep and anxiety and bouts of physical self-harm.

The Independent UK

Ethics agency to better protect gymnasts for LA Olympics

The Gymnastics Ethics Foundation was created in 2019 to help protect athletes after the American sexual abuse scandal and it has now published its strategy to set new safeguarding standards with a view to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

The Guardian - UK

Fresh allegations made of sexual abuse at gymnastics club in Poole

Gymnasts for Change says it is supporting a number of new complainants who have alleged abuse at the former Olga gymnastics club in Poole

Bangkok Post

Boost teen mums' pride, forget the pity

The raw deal, the sexual chagrin. In this week's case, a daughter was molested by a father who even recorded the sexual abuse on his own mobile phone. Yet the news that captured society and media attention was that of a 17-year-old mother named "Nim" -- not her real name,…

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