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Child sexual abuse inquiry’s findings fall short for many victims

Lawyers criticise ‘loopholes’ in call for mandatory reporting in England and Wales

The Guardian - UK

What kind of society fails to protect children? British society. Here’s the proof

For seven years, a UK inquiry has examined child sexual abuse. The results should shame us into action, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK

Child sexual abuse inquiry: key recommendations

‘Centrepiece’ finding is failure by person in position of trust to report abuse allegations should be criminal offence

The Guardian - UK

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The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse – What did the inquiry involve?

The inquiry published its overarching report on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Child abuse inquiry: Teachers and doctors ‘must face law’ if they fail to report incidents

Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse also recommends online media companies must screen content for child abuse before making images accessible to the public

Evening Standard

What is the child sexual abuse inquiry and why did it take seven years?

Independent inquiry for England and Wales set up in 2015 after Jimmy Savile and Rolf Harris scandals dogged by controversy

The Guardian - UK

Inquiry calls for new offence in England and Wales of failing to report child abuse

Final report of independent inquiry into child sexual abuse also urges creation of scheme to compensate victims

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Child abuse inquiry calls for tougher laws and compensation scheme for victims

The £186.6 million Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, launched in 2015, published its final report on Thursday.

The Independent UK

South Shields paedophile 'addicted to' horrific child abuse images including video over an hour long

Marko Istvanic, 35, was found in possession of lengthy videos depicting the sexual abuse of children and was jailed

Chronicle Live

Child sex abuse victims ‘will feel cheated’ if report is not hard-hitting

The final Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse report will be laid before Parliament on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Police officer, 31, is found guilty of raping a child

James Ford, of Hertfordshire Police, was found guilty of 10 counts of sexual abuse against the same child.

The Independent UK

Paedophile priest Gerald Ridsdale sentenced for sexual abuse of boys at Mortlake

It is "overwhelmingly likely" notorious paedophile priest Gerald Francis Ridsdale will die in prison after being sentenced for the sexual abuse of two boys, a court has heard.

ABC News

Jury considers verdicts in trial of police officer accused of raping a child

Hertfordshire Police officer James Ford, 31, denies 10 counts of sexual abuse.

The Independent UK

Parishioners rally behind Chicago priest amid new sexual abuse allegation

CHICAGO — St. Sabina Church parishioners gathered Sunday morning for a joyful service, pushing back against a newly surfaced sexual abuse claim against their senior pastor, the Rev. Michael Pfleger.

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Chicago priest benched again amid another decades-old sexual abuse claim

CHICAGO — For the second time in less than two years, the Rev. Michael Pfleger is stepping away from his popular ministry while under investigation for a decades-old sexual abuse allegation, the Archdiocese of Chicago confirmed Saturday.

AAP

Finch 'disgusted' by his abuse messages

Former NSW state of origin star Brett Finch says he's ashamed at sending child abuse messages in a desperate bid to obtain cocaine, a court has heard.

The Guardian - UK

As long as we avert our gaze from sexual abuse, we will continue to fail children

Ahead of the findings of a major inquiry, it’s clear we’re not even getting the basics right

Tribune News Service

NHL finds ‘no evidence’ to support sexual abuse accusations against Lightning’s Ian Cole

PITTSBURGH — The NHL’s investigation into anonymous sexual abuse and grooming accusations against Lightning defenseman Ian Cole "found no evidence to substantiate the allegations,” the league announced Saturday in a news release.

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Salon

From Harvard coach to most-wanted list

Swimming is plagued with sexual abuse scandals — but none as strange as the saga of Joe Bernal (aka Hugo Calderon)

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘She Said,’ Drama of Weinstein Reporting, Premieres in NYC

Five years after a pair of exposés revealed Harvey Weinstein’s long trail of sexual abuse of women, "She Said," a film that dramatizes the dogged fight to uncover years of allegations against the movie mogul, premiered Thursday at the New York Film Festival. The film stars Carey Mulligan and Zoe…

The Independent UK

'She Said,' drama of Weinstein reporting, premieres in NYC

Five years after a pair of exposes revealed Harvey Weinstein’s long trail of sexual abuse, “She Said” premiered at the New York Film Festival on Thursday

Bangkok Post

When art imitates a not-so-good life

On the surface, it's easy to judge Luckiest Girl Alive as another movie made to support #Metoo and other movements. Sure, this new mystery/drama film is clearly trying to shed light on quite a few touchy subjects and heavy issues, whether it's school bullying, class conflict, sexual abuse or mass…

Evening Standard

Women Talking movie review: Sarah Polley’s brilliant sexual abuse drama is a worthy Best Picture contender

A starry cast rounded out with excellent lesser-known talents brings an extra layer to this already rich, deep drama

AFP

Ex-French skater Abitbol 'feels punished' for revealing abuse

Paris (AFP) - Former figure skating star Sarah Abitbol lifted the lid on sexual abuse in sport in France by revealing she was raped by her former coach as a teenager -- but says she feels she was "punished" as a result.

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: How do we stop sexual misconduct in health care? Chaperones are one solution

Last week, Columbia University and its affiliated hospitals announced a $165 million settlement to 147 patients who accused a male gynecologist of sexual abuse. The recent settlement follows an agreement last year awarding $71.5 million to 79 other patients for misconduct by the same doctor. The physician, Robert Hadden, pleaded…

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