Former Rotherham Police Officers Arrested for Child Sexual Abuse
Two former Rotherham police officers, one in his 60s and another in his 50s, have been arrested for child sexual abuse offenses, which allegedly occurred between 1995 and 1999 while they were on duty; the investigation is part of Operation Stovewood, stemming from the 2014 Jay Report on widespread c...
Former Rotherham Police Officers Arrested for Child Sexual Abuse
Two former Rotherham police officers, one in his 60s and another in his 50s, have been arrested for child sexual abuse offenses, which allegedly occurred between 1995 and 1999 while they were on duty; the investigation is part of Operation Stovewood, stemming from the 2014 Jay Report on widespread c...
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32% Bias Score
EU Weakens Child Sexual Abuse Directive Amid Member State Opposition
The European Union is updating its 2011 directive on combating child sexual abuse, but member states have weakened the proposal, removing key protections for children who have reached the age of consent, despite over 1.5 million cases reported in 2022.
EU Weakens Child Sexual Abuse Directive Amid Member State Opposition
The European Union is updating its 2011 directive on combating child sexual abuse, but member states have weakened the proposal, removing key protections for children who have reached the age of consent, despite over 1.5 million cases reported in 2022.
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40% Bias Score
EU Weakens Child Sexual Abuse Directive Amidst Member State Opposition
The EU is updating its 2011 directive on child sexual abuse, but member states weakened the initial proposal, omitting key protections and drawing criticism from child advocacy groups; in 2022, 1.5 million cases were reported in the EU.
EU Weakens Child Sexual Abuse Directive Amidst Member State Opposition
The EU is updating its 2011 directive on child sexual abuse, but member states weakened the initial proposal, omitting key protections and drawing criticism from child advocacy groups; in 2022, 1.5 million cases were reported in the EU.
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40% Bias Score
UK Police Officer Receives Life Sentence for Child Sexual Abuse; Mother Jailed for Hiding Evidence
A former UK police officer, Lewis Edwards, was given a life sentence for blackmailing over 200 underage girls into producing explicit content; his mother received a two-year sentence for hiding evidence related to his crimes, including burying one of his phones.
UK Police Officer Receives Life Sentence for Child Sexual Abuse; Mother Jailed for Hiding Evidence
A former UK police officer, Lewis Edwards, was given a life sentence for blackmailing over 200 underage girls into producing explicit content; his mother received a two-year sentence for hiding evidence related to his crimes, including burying one of his phones.
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24% Bias Score
Barendrecht Sex Abuse Case: Parents Face Disclosure Dilemma, CSG Offers Support
Parents of children potentially affected by the Barendrecht sex abuse case face the difficult decision of whether to disclose the abuse, with the Centrum Seksueel Geweld (CSG) in Rotterdam offering support and guidance to families dealing with child sexual abuse; approximately 200 children from the ...
Barendrecht Sex Abuse Case: Parents Face Disclosure Dilemma, CSG Offers Support
Parents of children potentially affected by the Barendrecht sex abuse case face the difficult decision of whether to disclose the abuse, with the Centrum Seksueel Geweld (CSG) in Rotterdam offering support and guidance to families dealing with child sexual abuse; approximately 200 children from the ...
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28% Bias Score
Barendrecht Sex Crimes Suspect Confesses to Abusing Approximately 30 Girls
A 45-year-old man, Mels van B., confessed to sexually abusing approximately 30 girls aged 9-12 in Barendrecht and Hoeven, Netherlands; he remains in custody pending further investigation.
Barendrecht Sex Crimes Suspect Confesses to Abusing Approximately 30 Girls
A 45-year-old man, Mels van B., confessed to sexually abusing approximately 30 girls aged 9-12 in Barendrecht and Hoeven, Netherlands; he remains in custody pending further investigation.
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32% Bias Score
EU Weakens Child Sexual Abuse Directive Amid Rising Cases
The EU is updating its 2011 directive on child sexual abuse, but member states weakened the initial proposal, removing key protections and failing to address grooming. Over 1.5 million cases were reported in 2022, with one in five European children estimated to be victims.
EU Weakens Child Sexual Abuse Directive Amid Rising Cases
The EU is updating its 2011 directive on child sexual abuse, but member states weakened the initial proposal, removing key protections and failing to address grooming. Over 1.5 million cases were reported in 2022, with one in five European children estimated to be victims.
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36% Bias Score
Weakened EU Directive on Child Sexual Abuse Raises Concerns
The EU's updated directive on combating child sexual abuse, initially aiming for stronger protections, was weakened by member states, omitting crucial provisions on statutes of limitations and "grooming," despite rising abuse cases and technological advancements.
Weakened EU Directive on Child Sexual Abuse Raises Concerns
The EU's updated directive on combating child sexual abuse, initially aiming for stronger protections, was weakened by member states, omitting crucial provisions on statutes of limitations and "grooming," despite rising abuse cases and technological advancements.
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40% Bias Score
EU Weakens Child Sexual Abuse Directive Amidst Member State Disagreements
The EU's attempt to update its 2011 directive on combating child sexual abuse is facing setbacks, as justice ministers from several member states weakened the initial proposal, prompting concerns from child rights advocates over insufficient legal protection and lack of action on issues like 'groomi...
EU Weakens Child Sexual Abuse Directive Amidst Member State Disagreements
The EU's attempt to update its 2011 directive on combating child sexual abuse is facing setbacks, as justice ministers from several member states weakened the initial proposal, prompting concerns from child rights advocates over insufficient legal protection and lack of action on issues like 'groomi...
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44% Bias Score
Lansing Catholic Diocese Report Details Seven Decades of Child Sexual Abuse Allegations
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel released a report on Monday detailing allegations of child sexual abuse against nearly 60 individuals within the Lansing Catholic diocese since 1950; the investigation, launched in September 2018, resulted in several convictions, and the report includes victim i...
Lansing Catholic Diocese Report Details Seven Decades of Child Sexual Abuse Allegations
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel released a report on Monday detailing allegations of child sexual abuse against nearly 60 individuals within the Lansing Catholic diocese since 1950; the investigation, launched in September 2018, resulted in several convictions, and the report includes victim i...
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Man Confesses to Sexually Abusing Approximately 30 Girls
A 45-year-old man, Mels van B., confessed to sexually abusing approximately 30 girls aged 9-12 in Barendrecht and Hoeven, Netherlands; he remains in custody pending further investigation and observation at the Pieter Baan Center.
Dutch Man Confesses to Sexually Abusing Approximately 30 Girls
A 45-year-old man, Mels van B., confessed to sexually abusing approximately 30 girls aged 9-12 in Barendrecht and Hoeven, Netherlands; he remains in custody pending further investigation and observation at the Pieter Baan Center.
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36% Bias Score
Nine-Year-Old Pregnant After Rape by Quranic Teacher in Senegal
Nine-year-old Awa Barry from Joal-Fadiouth, Senegal, is pregnant after being repeatedly raped by her Quranic teacher, Aliou S., who has confessed and faces life imprisonment. This case highlights the widespread problem of child sexual abuse within religious communities and the political obstacles to...
Nine-Year-Old Pregnant After Rape by Quranic Teacher in Senegal
Nine-year-old Awa Barry from Joal-Fadiouth, Senegal, is pregnant after being repeatedly raped by her Quranic teacher, Aliou S., who has confessed and faces life imprisonment. This case highlights the widespread problem of child sexual abuse within religious communities and the political obstacles to...
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56% Bias Score