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Doctor in court accused of 45 sexual offences against patients

A doctor has appeared in court charged with 45 sexual offences against hospital patients, including children. Nathanial Spencer, of Hockley, Birmingham, is accused of offences…

By Alan Collins
Abuse by massage therapist at Sopwell House Hotel

A massage therapist has been convicted and sentenced for sexually assaulting four women while working at Sopwell House Hotel in St Albans, Hertfordshire. Sovamsing David…

By Jessica Standley
Abuse of power in the legal profession: Lessons from the Harris case

Reports state that a retired Plymouth criminal defence solicitor has been convicted by a jury of sexually assaulting several former clients. Alan Harris, 72, stood…

By Alan Collins
Abuse by ‘UK's worst sex offender’ ignored at Medomsley young offenders' centre

A prison officer and caterer sexually abused nearly 400 young men while he worked at Medomsley Detention Centre, while managers turned a blind eye, an…

By Megan Greaves
The Harrods Redress Scheme

The Harrods Redress Scheme was launched on 31 March 2025,  to compensate those sexually assaulted by Mohamed Al-Fayed whilst in his role as Chairman at Harrods. The…

By Bolt Burdon Kemp
Heart surgeon with ‘god complex’ jailed for sexual assaults on colleagues

A top heart surgeon has been jailed for six years after sexually assaulting five female colleagues. Dr Amal Bose, a former consultant and head of…

By Elise Hawkhead-Carnot
Andrew and Tristan Tate to face UK trial on rape and human trafficking charges

Andrew and Tristan Tate will be charged with a total of 21 criminal offences in the UK when they are extradited to the UK. The…

By Abbie Hickson
Protecting the Voiceless, Safeguarding Vulnerable Care Home Residents

The case of David Shorrock, a care worker from Great Harwood, is deeply unsettling. In July 2023, Shorrock was caught on CCTV sexually assaulting a…

By Joseph Carr
Britain’s Gisèle Pelicot’s case: The silent threat of chemical control

A British woman has revealed her husband drugged her tea to rape her while she slept over multiple years in a case with disturbing similarities…

By Elise Hawkhead-Carnot
SurvivorsUK and Bolt Burdon Kemp – a successful partnership

We are thrilled our work with SurvivorsUK has been highly commended at Third Sector’s recent Business Charity awards, in the legal partnership category. The partnership…

By David McClenaghan
Ex-Northamptonshire and Met police officer charged with rape, kidnapping and stalking

The justice system took a sobering turn this week as 57-year-old Paul Brown, a former officer with both Northamptonshire Police and the Metropolitan Police Service,…

By Abbie Hickson
Russell Brand charged with sexual offences

The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised the Metropolitan Police to charge comedian and actor, Russell Brand with multiple sexual offences. The charges include rape, indecent…

By Abbie Hickson
Three months to go - the countdown to the Women's EURO is on

With just three months to go until UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 kicks off in Switzerland, excitement is building for what promises to be another showcase…

By Marek Marczynski
Doctor jailed after sexually assaulting women during fake intimate 'examinations'

A doctor who carried out unnecessary intimate examinations and procedures on women has been jailed for eight years. Dr Wayne Davis, a former GP from…

By Siobhán Crawford
The changes needed after the Gisèle Pélicot trial: ‘Shame must change sides’

The trial of Dominique Pélicot, who was found guilty of sedating and allowing more than 50 men to rape his wife Gisèle has gripped the…

By Elise Hawkhead-Carnot
Adam Jones of Thames Valley Police Found Guilty of Misconduct in Public Office

Adam Jones, a former police constable with Thames Valley Police, has been found guilty of misconduct in public office. On 16 December 2024 he was…

By Siobhán Crawford
Merci Gisele: How a rape survivor's courage is paving the way for legal change in…

A high profile sexual violence case in France has sparked calls for reforms in the law, which could put UK legislation under the spotlight too.…

By Elise Hawkhead-Carnot
Heart surgeon Amal Bose charged with sexual assaults against staff at Blackpool Victoria Hospital

A senior heart surgeon has been charged with 14 counts of sexual assault against women at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. Amal Bose, 54, who was formerly…

By Abbie Hickson
Embracing apologies: A call for law reform

The law on apologies in civil cases could soon be reformed offering a vital step forward for survivors of negligence, abuse or personal injury. The…

By Abbie Hickson
Care home worker, William James, sentenced to life in prison for sexual abuse of residents

Support worker, William James, who has previously been known as Stephen Umney, has been sentenced to life in prison for sexual abuse of vulnerable residents…

By Joseph Carr

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