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School running coach and former police officer jailed for online sex offences

A school running coach and former police officer has been jailed for online child sex offences after an undercover police operation. Mark Smith, 52, ran…

By Sophie Mash
Witness appeal: Abuse by House Father Ronald Cooper at Leeways children’s home

Bolt Burdon Kemp is appealing for information about Ronald Cooper, the House Father at Leeways children’s home in south London, who was convicted of child…

By Julia Jensen
Man who used AI to create child sexual abuse images convicted in ‘landmark’ case

A man who used AI to turn photographs of real children into child sexual abuse images before selling them to paedophiles has been convicted in…

By Hayley Chapman
Growing demand for AI-generated abuse revealed – with offenders wrongly thinking it’s victimless

A new study has revealed an increasing trend among paedophiles to create and share child sexual abuse material (CSAM) using artificial intelligence. Anglia Ruskin University…

By Martyna Lewczuk
Former Lancing College teacher Nick Baldock charged with sexual assault

A former private school teacher has been charged with child sexual offences. Nick Baldock, 46, is accused of offences against six pupils of Lancing College…

By Joseph Carr
Former Scouts leader Richard Burrows charged with 89 child abuse counts after decades on run

A former Scouts leader and children’s home carer has been charged with 89 counts of sexual abuse after being on the run for 27 years.…

By Elise Carnot
Second wave of hospital patients informed of misconduct in treatment by Dr Iuliu Stan

A second group of patients have been informed they received rectal medication from a doctor who has been struck off for sexual abuse. Dr Iuliu Stan…

By Hayyin Fan
Former Scouts leader Michael Costin sentenced for a third time for child sexual offences

A former Scouts leader has been sentenced for sexual abuse against a further 14 young boys. Michael Costin, 59, was sentenced last week to 15…

By Hayyin Fan
Options for child abuse survivors after police decide ‘no further action’ to be taken before…

When an abuse survivor hears the words ‘no further action’ from the police, it can be devastating after finding the courage to come forward. But…

By Hayyin Fan
Teacher banned after paying children for sexually explicit videos

A teacher has been banned from the classroom after he paid children for videos of a sexual nature. Billy Hart, 28, formerly a teacher at…

By Elise Carnot
Investigation launched into historic sex offences at former West Sussex school

A police investigation has been launched into historical sexual abuse at a former school in West Sussex. The reported incidents took place at Tavistock and…

By Martyna Lewczuk
Anaesthetist Edward Finn jailed after sexually assaulting young girl admitted for operation

An anaesthetist who sexually assaulted a young girl under 13 and made indecent and voyeuristic photographs of children and adults has been jailed for eight…

By Hayyin Fan
Former Holmewood House teacher charged with sexual abuse offences

A former teacher has been charged following allegations of non-recent sexual abuse at Holmewood House Prep School in Kent. Neil Scott, now aged 75, was…

By Hayley Chapman
BBK Manifesto: Reform the law on apologies in civil proceedings

The law on apologies in civil proceedings should be updated to ensure survivors of abuse are more likely to receive an apology. Section 2 of…

By Abbie Hickson
BBK Manifesto: Making courtrooms more accessible and safe

In 2020 we conducted research into the accessibility of Britian’s civil and criminal courthouses and the results were shaming. In our research we used 11…

By Jonathan Wheeler
BBK Manifesto: Expand ‘position of trust’ roles to protect more children

I specialise in representing survivors of sexual abuse and unfortunately have seen the often severe repercussions of adults breaching their positions of authority, power and trust. It…

By David McClenaghan
BBK’s Manifesto for Injured People #ChampioningChange

Over the last eight months, we have been working on Bolt Burdon Kemp’s Manifesto for Injured People. At BBK we are passionate about supporting injured…

By Jonathan Wheeler
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 Hayyin Fan
Family and children behind more child sexual abuse than grooming gangs, figures suggest

Child abuse is more frequently perpetrated by family members and other children than by grooming gangs, recent analysis by a police taskforce indicates. The taskforce,…

By Elise Carnot
The silent struggle: Abuse in sports and why it can go unreported

Sport has always been a vital part of many people’s lives, shaping their physical health, social interactions, and personal development. It represents a source of…

By Martyna Lewczuk

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