#child-protection

#child-protection

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.

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.

Anthony Clarke, a Tooting man, attempted to solicit sexual communications from a child, pleading guilty and receiving a suspended sentence rather than prison time.

Terence Burke, a 61-year-old from Beckenham, received an 18-month suspended sentence for attempting to engage in sexual communication with a young girl.