#child-protection

#child-protection

Captain Samuel White approved a search of Bartels' gear, leading to revelations of illegal activities including possession of CSAM and buying it while stationed at Guantanamo.

Inspectors found that despite some progress, there remained concerns about the child protection and welfare team's capacity to develop and sustain service improvements.

The Archdiocese said that after a thorough investigation, allegations against Monsignor Francis Strahan were found to be unsubstantiated, allowing him to return to public ministry.

The details that emerged during the reconstruction reveal a horrifying truth: the children were not criminals, but innocent victims of extreme military violence.

"This kind of invasive and disturbing behavior has no place in our community," Swansea Police Chief Mark Foley said. "We take incidents like this very seriously and will always work to protect the most vulnerable members of our community."

Marie-Claire Butler emphasized that her legal team made significant contributions advocating for Grace, but the commission's final report did not reflect those submissions, raising concerns for her advocacy.

Despite the €13.6m spent, we still do not know exactly what happened, why it happened or if enough has been done to make sure it cannot happen again.

The new Crime and Policing Bill is intended to protect minors by not obligating teachers to report consensual underage relationships, thus defining child sexual abuse more clearly.

During the Ofsted visit, inspectors highlighted the strong leadership and effective multi-agency partnerships in Bexley’s children’s services, which are fundamental in providing responsive care.