Child sex abuse in Britain is epidemic, UK inquiry says
London, UKReuters Child sex abuse is epidemic in Britain, affecting millions of victims, and those who work with young people should be prosecuted if they fail to report it, a seven-year public inquiry concluded on Thursday. The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse said institutions and politicians had prioritised reputations over the welfare of young […]
Child sex abuse found across major UK religions – report
London, UKAP An inquiry investigating child sexual abuse in a wide range of religious organisations and settings in England on Thursday found “shocking failures” in how many religions handled abuse allegations, with victim-blaming and abuse of power by religious leaders often contributing to under-reporting. The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse looked into child protection […]
Church of England failed to tackle child sex abuse – report
London, UKAP The Church of England failed to protect children and young people from sexual predators for decades, preferring instead to safeguard its own reputation, and created a culture where abusers were able to hide, an independent report said Tuesday. The report, published by the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, also found examples of […]
British inquiry into church sexual abuse blasts UK’s papal nuncio
LondonRNS A British government inquiry into the sexual abuse crisis that continues to shake the Catholic Church has focused on the actions of the Vatican’s diplomatic service – its network of papal nuncios around the world. Under new policies put in place by Pope Francis, all sexual abuse cases now must be referred to the […]
Church has failed to protect children from abuse, says Archbishop of Canterbury
RNS Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby told a national commission investigating child sex abuse in the UK that his church has not done enough to root out the problem. Archbishop Welby, the leader of the Church of England and the Anglican Communion – who himself has come under some criticism for his handling of abuse […]