“A former West Yorkshire Police officer has been jailed for three years and nine months for a string of sex offences against children.”
BBC News, 28th April 2011
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Archive for the 'sexual offences' Category
Former West Yorkshire Pc jailed for child sex offences – BBC News
Published May 3, 2011 children , incitement , indecent photographs of children , news , police , sentencing , sexual offences , sexual offences prevention orders Leave a CommentJudge raps care ‘failures’ in paedophile case – The Independent
Published April 26, 2011 child abuse , learning difficulties , local government , news , sexual offences , social services Leave a Comment“A High Court judge investigating a mother with learning difficulties whose children became victims of a dangerous paedophile has strongly condemned the way the case was handled by a county’s social services.”
The Independent, 21st April 2011
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Teacher jailed for sex with pupils – The Independent
Published April 6, 2011 abuse of position of trust , child abuse , indecent photographs of children , news , sentencing , sexual offences , teachers Leave a Comment“A teacher who dubbed himself the ‘Salford Stallion’ as he slept with three of his high school pupils was today jailed for six years.”
The Independent, 5th April 2011
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‘Sarah’s Law’ scheme covers all England and Wales – BBC News
Published April 4, 2011 child abuse , criminal records , news , sexual offences Leave a Comment“A scheme allowing parents to check if someone in contact with their child is a sex offender now extends to all 43 police forces in England and Wales.”
BBC News, 4th April 2011
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Greater protection for children – Home Office
Published March 31, 2011 criminal records , press releases , sexual offences Leave a Comment“Sex offender disclosure scheme will operate in all forces in England and Wales by April.”
Home Office, 28th March 2011
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
‘Night stalker’ jailed for life – The Guardian
Published March 25, 2011 news , sentencing , sexual offences Leave a Comment“The serial sex attacker Delroy Grant has been sentenced to life in prison for the 17 years of terror in which he attacked at least 203 elderly people in their homes.”
The Guardian, 25th March 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Night Stalker’ guilty of rape terror – The Independent
Published March 24, 2011 burglary , news , rape , sexual offences Leave a Comment“Night Stalker Delroy Grant was convicted today of being one of the most prolific and depraved sex attackers in British history.”
The Independent, 24th March 2011
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Stoke-on-Trent Muslim sexual abuse cleric jailed – BBC News
Published March 21, 2011 child abuse , clergy , news , sentencing , sexual offences Leave a Comment“A Muslim cleric who sexually assaulted two boys at a mosque in Stoke-on-Trent has been sentenced to 16 years in jail.”
BBC News, 18th March 2011
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Bogus physio Charles Ahme jailed for sex assaults – BBC News
Published March 14, 2011 news , physiotherapists , sentencing , sexual offences Leave a Comment“A bogus physiotherapist who sexually assaulted women during consultations has been jailed for five years.”
BBC News, 11th March 2011
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Sex cult leader ‘could die in jail’ – The Independent
Published March 11, 2011 child abuse , news , sentencing , sexual offences Leave a Comment“An ‘evil’ sex cult leader who preyed on children and forced women into prostitution was jailed today and warned he could be behind bars for life.”
The Independent, 11th March 2011
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Naomi Bryant inquest: Failings in sex offender release – BBC News
Published March 10, 2011 inquests , murder , news , recidivists , release on licence , sexual offences Leave a Comment“A woman was killed by a convicted sex offender after a series of failings by the agencies involved in his release, an inquest jury has ruled.”
BBC News, 10th March 2011
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Paedophile cult leader convicted for ‘satanic’ rape campaign – The Guardian
Published March 10, 2011 children , incitement , indecent photographs of children , news , prostitution , rape , sexual offences Leave a Comment“A man has been found guilty of leading a ‘satanic’ sex cult from his home in a small Welsh town. Colin Batley, 48, of Kidwelly, west Wales, presided over a group that preyed on young children and held occult rites.”
The Guardian, 9th March 2011
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New guidance from Court of Appeal following a Reference by the Solicitor General – Attorney General’s Office
Published March 7, 2011 burglary , news , sentencing , sexual offences Leave a Comment“Today (3 March) the Court of Appeal increased the sentences of three offenders who sexually attacked women during burglaries in homes they were entitled to regard as ‘safe havens’.”
Attorney General’s Office, 3rd March 2011
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Regina v Grout – WLR Daily
Published March 4, 2011 children , drafting , indictments , law reports , sexual offences Leave a Comment“Care had to be taken when drafting a count in an indictment alleging an offence contrary to section 8(1) of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 because that section created at least two separate offences: (i) causing a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity and (ii) inciting a child under 13 to engage in a sexual activity.”
WLR Daily, 3rd March 2011
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Please note that once a case has been fully reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.
Wikileaks: Julian Assange lodges appeal against extradition – Daily Telegraph
Published March 4, 2011 extradition , news , sexual offences Leave a Comment“Lawyers for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange have lodged papers at the High Court for an appeal against a ruling that he should be extradited to Sweden to face sex offence charges.”
Daily Telegraph, 3rd March 2011
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Julian Assange extradition decision: full judgment – The Guardian
Published February 24, 2011 EC law , extradition , judgments , news , sexual offences , warrants Leave a Comment“Read the judgment ordering the Wikileaks founder to be extradited to Sweden to face allegations of rape and sexual assault.”
The Guardian, 24th February 2011
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Julian Assange should face extradition, judge rules – Daily Telegraph
Published February 24, 2011 EC law , extradition , news , sexual offences , warrants Leave a Comment“WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange should be extradited to Sweden to face sex offence charges, a judge ruled today.”
Daily Telegraph, 24th February 2011
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Julian Assange is very likely to be extradited, says Matrix barrister – The Guardian
Published February 23, 2011 EC law , extradition , news , sexual offences , warrants Leave a Comment“It is ‘very likely’ that a senior district judge will order the extradition of Julian Assange to Sweden to face sexual assault charges, a barrister at Matrix Chambers predicted this week.”
The Guardian, 23rd February 2011
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Statement on sex offenders’ register – Home Office
Published February 17, 2011 appeals , criminal records , press releases , sexual offences Leave a Comment“The sex offenders’ register has existed since 1997. Since that time it has helped the police to protect the public from these most horrific of crimes. Requiring serious sexual offenders to sign the register for life – as they do now – has broad support from across this House. However, the Supreme Court ruled last April that not granting sex offenders the opportunity to seek a review is a breach of their human rights – in particular, the right to a private or family life. These are rights, of course, that these offenders have taken away from their victims in the cruellest and most degrading manner possible. The government is disappointed and appalled by this ruling – it places the rights of sex offenders above the right of the public to be protected from the risk of re-offending – but there is no possibility of further appeal.”
Home Office, 16th February 2011
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
Offenders on sex register for life to get appeal right – BBC News
Published February 16, 2011 appeals , criminal records , news , sexual offences Leave a Comment“Thousands of sex offenders in England and Wales are set to be given the right to appeal against having their names on the sex offenders register for life.”
BBC News, 16th February 2011
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Gloucester man jailed indefinitely for kidnap of girl – BBC News
Published February 11, 2011 kidnapping , news , sentencing , sexual offences Leave a Comment“A man who admitted kidnapping and sexually assaulting a teenage girl in Gloucestershire has been jailed indefinitely.”
BBC News, 10th February 2011
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Paedophiles spared jail because of their age – The Independent
Published February 7, 2011 child abuse , news , sentencing , sexual offences Leave a Comment“A steward at Windsor Castle was given a suspended prison sentence today for grooming and abusing a young boy 25 years ago.”
The Independent, 4th February 2011
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Camden Council driver cleared by CRB check abused child – BBC News
Published February 2, 2011 child abuse , criminal records , news , sexual offences Leave a Comment“A man cleared in a background check had child abuse convictions and went on to abuse a child, it has emerged.”
BBC News, 1st February 2011
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Child sex attacker who snatched girl from street jailed – BBC News
Published January 28, 2011 assault , child abuse , kidnapping , news , sentencing , sexual offences Leave a Comment“A sex attacker snatched a 10-year-old girl from the street and abused her before taking his young son on holiday.”
BBC News, 24th January 2011
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Rochdale child rapist Neil Traynor jailed indefinitely – BBC News
Published January 21, 2011 child abuse , news , sentencing , sexual offences Leave a Comment“A 35-year-old man has been jailed indefinitely for sexually abusing two young girls in Rochdale.”
BBC News, 21st January 2011
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Retired school caretaker jailed for abusing boys – The Independent
Published January 17, 2011 child abuse , news , sentencing , sexual offences Leave a Comment“A retired school caretaker and football coach who sexually abused young boys for 35 years was starting an indefinite prison sentence today.”
The Independent, 15th January 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Teacher pursues seven-year battle to return to classroom after being acquitted of sexual assault – Daily Telegraph
Published January 14, 2011 criminal records , news , sexual offences , teachers Leave a Comment“Teacher pursues seven-year battle to return to classroom after being acquitted of sexual assault.”
Daily Telegraph, 14th January 2011
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Mother discovered in bed with 14-year-old boy is jailed – Daily Telegraph
Published December 20, 2010 children , news , sentencing , sexual offences Leave a Comment“A mother-of-two who was caught having sex with her 14-year-old schoolboy lover has been jailed for three years.”
Daily Telegraph, 20th December 2010
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Wikileaks: Julian Assange freed on bail but High Court says he must wear electronic tag – Daily Telegraph
Published December 17, 2010 bail , extradition , news , sexual offences Leave a Comment“Nine days after he had been arrested at the request of prosecutors in Sweden, where he is wanted for questioning over alleged sex offences, a senior judge threw out attempts to keep him in prison pending and extradition hearing.”
Daily Telegraph, 17th December 2010
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Top judge complains about ‘sex with corpses’ rules – Daily Telegraph
Published December 16, 2010 judges , news , sentencing , sexual offences Leave a Comment“Parliament is burdening the courts with too many laws and rules on sentencing, including detailed guidelines for dealing with necrophilia, England’s most senior judge has said.”
Daily Telegraph, 16th December 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Julian Assange’s bail challenged in high court by Sweden – The Guardian
Published December 15, 2010 bail , news , sexual offences Leave a Comment“The high court will hold a hearing tomorrow on a Swedish appeal against bail for Julian Assange, the founder of Wikileaks.”
The Guardian, 15th December 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Sex offenders including paedophiles should be allowed to adopt, Theresa May told – Daily Telegraph
Published December 15, 2010 adoption , news , sexual offences Leave a Comment“Helen Reece, a reader in law at the London School of Economics, called on Theresa May, the Home Secretary, to relax rules which automatically ban sex offenders from caring for children, saying that this could breach their human rights.”
Daily Telegraph, 15th December 2010
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Coventry striker Marlon King loses sex assault appeal – BBC News
Published December 10, 2010 appeals , assault , news , sexual offences Leave a Comment“A footballer jailed for sexually assaulting a woman and punching her in the face, breaking her nose, has lost his appeal against the conviction.”
BBC News, 9th December 2010
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Abuse victim wins ‘six-figure’ pay-out from paedophile – BBC News
Published December 6, 2010 child abuse , damages , news , sexual offences Leave a Comment“A man from Cornwall has won damages from a ‘predatory paedophile’ whom police fear may have abused thousands of boys over a 35-year period.”
BBC News, 3rd December 2010
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Let sex offenders adopt and work with children, says report – The Guardian
Published November 30, 2010 adoption , children , news , sexual offences Leave a Comment“The government could face legal action if it continues to ban sex offenders from working with children, according to new research published today.”
The Guardian, 30th November 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Horrific abuse’ by Cornwall paedophile ring – BBC News
Published November 29, 2010 child abuse , news , sexual offences Leave a Comment“A major paedophile ring which abused about 30 young girls in Cornwall has been smashed by police.”
BBC News, 26th November 2010
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Northumbria Police face Stephen Mitchell damages claims – BBC News
Published November 29, 2010 abuse of position of trust , damages , misfeasance in public office , news , police , sexual offences , victims Leave a Comment“A police force which admitted failings over its recruitment of an officer who raped and assaulted vulnerable women is facing damages claims from his victims.”
BBC News, 28th November 2010
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Paedophile name-change ‘danger’ threatens Sarah’s Law – BBC News
Published November 29, 2010 change of name , child abuse , news , sexual offences Leave a Comment“A law being brought in to protect children from sex offenders will be undermined because it is too easy for them to change their name without informing the authorities, a children’s charity has warned.”
BBC News, 28th November 2010
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Men convicted in shocking sex abuse case – Crown Prosecution Service
Published November 25, 2010 child abuse , gangs , press releases , sexual offences Leave a Comment“Five men have been convicted of a string of sexual offences against young, vulnerable teenage girls and women in a case described as one of ‘shocking and persistent abuse’ by Crown Prosecution Service lawyer Samantha Shallow. Three other men were found guilty of related offences.”
Crown Prosecution Service, 24th November 2010
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Derby sex gang convicted of grooming and abusing girls – BBC News
Published November 24, 2010 child abuse , news , rape , sentencing , sexual grooming , sexual offences Leave a Comment“A gang of men from Derby has been convicted of systematically grooming and sexually abusing teenage girls.”
BBC News, 24th November 2010
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Teaching assistant jailed for sex with pupils – The Independent
Published November 23, 2010 news , school children , sentencing , sexual offences Leave a Comment“A female teaching assistant who had sex with two male pupils was jailed for 16 months today.”
The Independent, 22nd November 2010
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Teacher facing jail after admitting lesbian affair with pupil – Daily Telegraph
Published November 12, 2010 news , school children , sexual offences , teachers Leave a Comment“Louise Yeoman, 29, pleaded guilty to ten charges related to a sexual relationship she conducted with 15-year-old girl at her school. The court heard that the offences took place between December 2008 and March this year while Yeoman was teaching at a secondary school in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.”
Daily Telegraph, 11th November 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Five guilty of grooming teenage girls for sex – The Independent
Published November 5, 2010 child abuse , news , rape , sentencing , sexual grooming , sexual offences Leave a Comment“Five men were condemned as ‘sexual predators’ by a judge today as he handed down lengthy jail terms after they were found guilty of grooming teenage girls for sex.”
The Independent, 5th November 2010
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Vanessa George abuse case: Authorities dispute blame – The Guardian
Published November 5, 2010 child abuse , news , sexual offences Leave a Comment“A dispute erupted today over who could have stepped in to deal with poor management at the nursery where worker Vanessa George abused children in her care. A serious case review on the George case concluded that poor regulation, inadequate training and a lack of supervision at Little Ted’s nursery in Plymouth created an ‘ideal environment’ within which she could sexually assault infants.”
The Guardian, 4th November 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Former PE teacher jailed for Scarborough child abuse – BBC News
Published October 22, 2010 child abuse , news , sentencing , sexual offences Leave a Comment“A former PE teacher who abused young girls in North Yorkshire more than 30 years ago has been jailed.”
BBC News, 22nd October 2010
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Taxi driver jailed for drugging and attacking girls – Daily Telegraph
Published October 22, 2010 rape , sentencing , sexual offences Leave a Comment“A taxi driver, Phillip Brindle, has been jailed for life after being convicted of drugging girls and filming himself attacking them.”
Daily Telegraph, 22nd October 2010
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Priest jailed for 21 years on child abuse charges – Daily Telegraph
Published October 22, 2010 abuse of position of trust , child abuse , clergy , news , sentencing , sexual offences Leave a Comment“A former priest, James Robinson, who fled to the United States 25 years ago has been jailed for 21 years for the sexual abuse of young boys which began in the 1950s.”
Daily Telegraph, 22nd October 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Tracy Dawber’s conviction brings shocking paedophile case to a close – Crown Prosecution Service
Published October 22, 2010 child abuse , press releases , prosecutions , retrials , sexual offences Leave a Comment“The retrial of Tracy Dawber brings to an end the prosecution of one of the most shocking child abuse rings in the country, said Ann Reddrop, the Crown Prosecution Service lawyer who dealt with all the cases.”
Crown Prosecution Service, 18th October 2010
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Final member of Blanchard paedophile ring convicted – BBC News
Published October 19, 2010 child abuse , news , sexual offences Leave a Comment“A woman has been convicted of sexually assaulting a five-month-old baby girl – becoming the final member of a paedophile ring to face justice.”
BBC News, 18th October 2010
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Blackburn dancer jailed for sexually exploiting girls – BBC News
Published October 15, 2010 child abuse , news , sentencing , sexual grooming , sexual offences Leave a Comment“A 23-year-old dance teacher who groomed and sexually exploited five girls has been jailed for 10 years.”
BBC news, 14th October 2010
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CPS apologises to woman over assault case collapse – BBC News
Published October 8, 2010 Crown Prosecution Service , news , prosecutions , sexual offences Leave a Comment“The Crown Prosecution Service has apologised to a woman over failures in the collapse of a case against a man accused of assaulting her. The woman was waiting to go into Ealing Magistrates’ Court in west London, when she learned the prosecutor had suddenly decided to offer no evidence. The CPS has launched an inquiry into the handling of the case.”
BBC News, 8th October 2010
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Sara Payne welcomes ‘Sarah’s Law’ move into Sussex – BBC News
Published September 28, 2010 criminal records , news , police , sexual offences Leave a Comment“The mother of Sarah Payne has welcomed the introduction of ‘Sarah’s Law’ in Sussex, the county where her daughter was murdered by a paedophile in 2000.”
BBC News, 28th September 2010
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Police ‘witch hunt’ criticised as former school master is cleared of abuse – The Independent
Published September 24, 2010 abuse of process , child abuse , compensation , news , police , sexual offences , teachers Leave a Comment“The case against a former approved school housemaster accused of sexual abuse was thrown out by a judge today – amid stinging criticism of police investigators.”
The Independent, 24th September 2010
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Facebook and Bebo child sex abuse postman jailed – BBC News
Published September 24, 2010 indecent photographs of children , internet , news , sentencing , sexual grooming , sexual offences Leave a Comment“A postman from Cornwall who used social-networking websites to abuse hundreds of children has been jailed for eight-and-a-half years.”
BBC News, 24th September 2010
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CPS pays compensation over sex assault case – The Independent
Published September 20, 2010 compensation , Crown Prosecution Service , damages , news , sexual offences , trials , victims Leave a Comment“The Crown Prosecution Service has agreed to pay £16,000 compensation to a woman over the handling of a serious sexual assault allegation, it was reported today.”
The Independent, 20th September 2010
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