Lawyers seeking witnesses to alleged historic child sexual abuse in Hunter The alleged abuse is said to have occured during the 1980s Newcastle Herald · Jun 29
Met Police could reopen more than 4,000 grooming gang cases Scotland Yard identified the cases that could be reinvestigated while carrying out an audit of group-based exploitation and sexual abuse in the capital dating back to 2010 Evening Standard · Jun 28
EU's 'Chat Control' Plan Is Back: Critics Warn It Could Allow Governments To Scan Your Private Messages The EU's 'Chat Control' proposal resurfaces, bringing back privacy concerns over potential government scanning of private messages. Critics argue it threatens encrypted communications, while supporters cite child protection. International Business Times UK · Jun 27
EU countries move to revive temporary message-scanning regime, but it could backfire The proposed detection regime for child sexual abuse material was rejected by the European Parliament in March, and reviving it could derail talks on a longer-term law. Euronews · Jun 26
Calls for child protection reforms in wake of schoolgirl Lyhanna's death An investigation into previous child rape allegations against the suspect in the death of a schoolgirl in southern France has revealed failures by prosecutors and police. The case has unleashed a wave of criticism over how sexual and gender-based violence cases are handled in France, with victims, families and advocates… Radio France Internationale · Jun 26
Millions of U.S. and Latin American Minors Sexually Exploited Online; The Danger, People They Trust The biggest global study on tech-facilitated child sexual abuse finds most offenders are known to the child — across Mexico, Brazil and Colombia. Latin Times · Jun 25
Once roiled by sexual abuse issue, Southern Baptist leadership now downplays its extent The new president of the Southern Baptist Convention says that the issue of sexual abuse in the denomination has been “weaponized” and politicized The Independent UK · Jun 25
Higher penalties, more time to prosecute: Child sexual abuse victims welcome new EU directive New rules greenlighted this week will cover the use of AI in child abuse cases and considerably extend the limitation period to a minimum of 32 years. Euronews · Jun 25
London, Oldham, Bradford and Keighley named as first focus of grooming gangs inquiry Inquiry will compel individuals and institutions to explain what they did or did not do to protect children from sexual abuse The Guardian - UK · Jun 24
'Exploited His Position': School VP Faces Federal Charges Over Child Pornography and Infant Abuse Material A New York school board vice president faces federal and state charges for possessing child sexual abuse material, prompting swift action from school officials to remove him from office. International Business Times UK · Jun 23
India 'proactively monitoring' Telegram over concerns about illegal content, government report shows An Indian government investigation has revealed Telegram's extensive use for child abuse material and financial scams. The Home Ministry's report, submitted in court, highlights concerns over the app's privacy features hindering identity detection. This scrutiny follows a temporary ban and ongoing global investigations into illegal content on the platform, with… The Economic Times · Jun 23
Uber board sued over alleged 'serial' compliance failures, sexual abuse lawsuits In a complaint filed in San Francisco federal court, shareholders led by a Detroit pension fund said board members ignored repeated internal and external warnings about Uber's alleged failure to address sexual abuse by drivers. The Economic Times · Jun 23
VIC:Victims of Christian Brothers to share in final assets Victims of child sexual abuse may be left in the lurch after an organisation representing the Christian Brothers revealed it can no longer continue. AAP · Jun 22
Victims of Christian Brothers to share in final assets Victims of child sexual abuse may be left in the lurch after an organisation representing the Christian Brothers revealed it can no longer continue. AAP · Jun 22
The Guardian - AU · Jun 20 Dane’s payout for historical sexual abuse meant the NDIS slashed his funding. He and his mum are fighting back Dane Waites lives with profound autism, a severe intellectual disability and bipolar disorder. His support plan was cut and he can no long afford key services
The Independent UK · Jun 19 Freed Israeli hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal recounts sexual abuse in Gaza, urges victims to speak out Guy Gilboa-Dalal, an Israeli man who says he was sexually abused while held hostage in Gaza, is speaking out to highlight sexual abuse in conflict zones
AAP · Jun 19 NSW:'Trench warfare' sparks doubt about Alan Jones hearing Legal wrangling threatens to delay the trial of ex-shock jock Alan Jones on multiple sexual abuse charges, sparking a warning from a frustrated judge.
AAP · Jun 19 'Trench warfare' sparks doubt about Alan Jones hearing Legal wrangling threatens to delay the trial of ex-shock jock Alan Jones on multiple sexual abuse charges, sparking a warning from a frustrated judge.
Radio France Internationale · Jun 16 Child sexual abuse commission urges France to speed up reforms Only a third of the recommendations made more than two years ago by France's Independent Commission on Incest and Sexual Violence Against Children (Ciivise) have been fully implemented, the body said in an assessment submitted to the government.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 16 Former PE teacher serving Australia’s longest child abuse jail time sentenced for crimes against two schoolgirls William ‘Rob’ Gilfillan will serve time for crimes perpetrated at Traralgon high school in Gippsland concurrently with prior 48-year sentence
The Independent UK · Jun 16 Oprah-backed author Amy Griffin in bitter court fight over abuse memoir The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Nevada, alleges the former classmate falsely portrayed Griffin as "a fraud and a thief" in comments published by The New York Times
Evening Standard · Jun 15 Teacher guilty of sexual abuse and murder of baby who was treated as ‘plaything’ Jamie Varley, 37, adopted Preston Davey at nine months old with his partner, financial sales manager John McGowan-Fazakerley, 32.
The Independent UK · Jun 15 ‘Evil monster’ who murdered toddler Preston Davey will die in jail for crime that ‘shocked the nation’ Children’s commissioner Rachel de Souza said Preston Davey’s murder was a ‘failure of the state’ as his adoptive father is handed a rare whole-life order
France 24 · Jun 13 Botched investigation sparks outrage A funeral has been held for 11-year-old Lyhanna. Her murder has sparked a national debate over child sexual abuse and failures of the French judicial system. The suspect, Jérôme Barella, had been previously accused. It’s now been discovered that child protection authorities in the US flagged his suspicious online activity…
Capital & Main · Jun 12 California Town Lets Private ICE Detention Centers Police Themselves McFarland police don’t respond to calls at detention centers, citing agreement with GEO Group. Crimes go uninvestigated, say attorneys and alleged sexual abuse victim.