Jeffrey Donaldson accused of telling ‘sinful and deceitful lies’ as cross-examination ends The former MP and DUP leader was cross-examined over two days in Newry Crown Court. Evening Standard · Jun 12
Can France's justice system really review 70,000 child sexual abuse cases in five weeks? The murder of an 11-year-old schoolgirl in France has sparked outrage at the country's judicial system, prompting the justice minister to launch a mass child abuse case review. But experts are split on how feasible the plan is. Euronews · Jun 11
Has France failed its children? Outrage over murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna Here in France, outrage over the apparent failure to stop the murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna. The suspect – a 41-year-old father of one of her schoolmates – had previously been flagged over suspected paedophile offences but was never questioned. We'll ask what went wrong and examine why a string of… France 24 · Jun 10
French pop star Bruel placed under formal investigation for rape, sexual assault French pop icon Patrick Bruel on Wednesday was placed under formal investigation for rape, attempted rape, sexual assault and harassment after complaints by several women alleging sexual violence. Bruel, a singer, actor, one-time world poker champion and heartthrob in the early 1990s has denied the allegations. France 24 · Jun 10
'Entire system is broken': Lyhanna's death reveals 'systemic failures' in France's judicial system François Picard is pleased to welcome Solène Podevin-Favre, president of the "Face à l'inceste" advocacy and support group and former co-director of the Ciivise, an independent commission set up in 2021 to come up with proposals to fight sexual abuse of children in France. According to Podevin-Favre, the murder of… France 24 · Jun 9
Child sexual abuse victims in England and Wales to get help to remove online images Echo project will help erase images as part of package of support to end ‘prolonged suffering of survivors’ The Guardian - UK · Jun 8
Pope meets abuse victims in Spain as some protest Pope Leo says the numerous cases of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church are a "scourge" to be tackled with greater determination during a visit to Spain. AAP · Jun 8
French justice system on trial as nation rages at failure to prevent schoolgirl’s murder French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin has ordered public prosecutors to review 70,000 allegations of violence against minors, by July 14, amid fury at the death of an 11-year-old schoolgirl that has exposed cracks in the country’s judicial system. France 24 · Jun 8
Donaldson told police he ‘can’t get head round’ allegations of sexual abuse The former DUP leader is on trial at Newry Crown Court over historical sex offence allegations. Evening Standard · Jun 8
Pope urges Spanish Church to adopt ‘culture of care’, reparations for sex abuse survivors Pope Leo XIV told Spanish bishops on Monday to provide reparations and adopt a "culture of care" ahead of an expected meeting with survivors of clergy sexual abuse during his weeklong visit to the country. The Spanish hierarchy had largely dismissed the scale of abuse in their church for decades… France 24 · Jun 8
Pope Leo urges Spanish bishops to provide reparations to abuse survivors Pope Leo XIV has urged Spain's Catholic hierarchy to provide reparations to clergy sexual abuse survivors and handle the crisis transparently The Independent UK · Jun 8
New Orleans’ Jesuit high school agrees to pay seven figures to settle child molestation claim Settlement over alleged child molestation by school janitors is latest in troubling string of allegations spanning decades The Guardian - US · Jun 5
France questions judicial system after girl's suspected murder France's government was on Friday assessing possible judicial failings, after allegations that investigators could have prevented a 11-year-old girl's disappearance by better dealing with previous sexual abuse complaints. Radio France Internationale · Jun 5
TAS:Social media child predator jailed over heinous crimes A 34-year-old man has been sentenced for more than 80 child sexual abuse-related crimes relating to social media platforms. AAP · Jun 5
AAP · Jun 5 Social media child predator jailed over heinous crimes A 34-year-old man has been sentenced for more than 80 child sexual abuse-related crimes relating to social media platforms.
AAP · Jun 5 FED:'Dark shadow' recalled at ex-governor-general's funeral The family of a former governor-general and archbishop has described how he became a "lightning rod" for institutional failures to prevent child sexual abuse.
AAP · Jun 5 'Dark shadow' recalled at ex-governor-general's funeral The family of a former governor-general and archbishop has described how he became a "lightning rod" for institutional failures to prevent child sexual abuse.
The Independent UK · Jun 4 Girl, 5, left bleeding and screaming in pain after being wrongly prescribed treatment Her daughter’s pain meant her mother was later questioned about possible sexual abuse
International Business Times UK · Jun 4 Pope Leo's Visit to Spain Reignites Painful Past of Church S*xual Abuse Cases With Push to Compensate Victims Pope Leo's visit to Spain renews focus on historic church sexual abuse cases, as a new reparations programme for survivors is launched.
The Times of India · Jun 4 ‘My childhood was taken away’: UK grooming gang survivor recalls abuse as 15 men jailed for 188 years A grooming gang of 15 men has been sentenced to a combined 188 years in prison for the repeated sexual abuse of a teenage girl in Bradford, bringing to an end a long-running investigation and a series of court trials spanning several years.
The Independent UK · Jun 4 Ahead of papal visit, Spain pushes forward with reparations for church sex abuse victims Spain is addressing sexual abuse within the Catholic Church with a new reparations program
Evening Standard · Jun 3 Woman who alleges Donaldson rape ‘tried not to be a victim’, courts hears The woman, known as complainant B, is the older of two alleged victims who have accused the former DUP leader of sexual abuse.
The Canberra Times · Jun 2 'Direct impact on children': man had sexual Kick chat with 13yo girl He has repeatedly been found with child sexual abuse files.
International Business Times UK · Jun 1 Drug Kingpin Linked to Fatal Nitazene Deaths Had Secret Cache of 5,000 Child Abuse Images in Sick Double Life Robert Poleszak admitted creating over 5,000 child abuse images, exposing a disturbing double life involving drug trafficking and child exploitation.
International Business Times UK · Jun 1 Notre Dame Abuse Report Details Alleged 'Weighing Scheme' Targeting Male Students Notre Dame faces scrutiny after an independent report found it failed to act on allegations of sexual misconduct involving a former campus priest and revealed a decades-long pattern of missed warnings and institutional oversight.