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Scout leaders should encourage the adventurous, fun side of childhood, equipping children with life skills while ensuring they don’t grow up too quickly. While it can seem unthinkable that people with this responsibility would take advantage of the trust parents…

In this episode, Abbie Hickson, Senior Associate from our Abuse team speaks with former client and co-founder of Yours In Scouting, Lucy Pincott. Lucy discusses her experience as a child in the scouts and how this inspired her to become a powerful voice…

I am Emma Barrow, a solicitor with Bolt Burdon Kemp, and I am appealing for information about convicted paedophile Scout Master Alan Fitzpatrick who abused scouts in the 1990’s. I represent a client who was sexually abused by Fitzpatrick when…

A former Scout leader and boarding school housemaster who fled police by stealing an unwell man’s identity has been convicted of nearly 100 offences, including dozens of child sexual abuse. Prolific abuser Richard Burrows, 80, systematically targeted and abused boys…

A former Scouts leader has been accused of 83 counts of sexual abuse against boys and young men. Ian Silvester, 60, is alleged to have abused 19 boys and young men in Sussex over a 30 year period. Silvester held…

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. Richard Burrows, 80, is accused of sexually abusing 26 children between 1968 and 1995 in…

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 years and three months in prison for historic sexual abuse against children in East London…

A former Scout leader and teacher considered a “hero” by youngsters has been convicted of sexually abusing children for a third time. Michael Costin, 59, groomed his victims with drugs and alcohol before sexually abusing them. The prolific paedophile was…

West Yorkshire Police have appealed for members of scout groups in Wakefield in the 1960s to come forward with any information they may have in relation to allegations of child abuse. A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police has said “A…

For decades, young children joined the Scouts in the hope of experiencing new adventures and exploring the big outdoors. But instead, many endured horrific sexual abuse at the hands of Scout leaders and those in positions of responsibility at the…

I am seeking any information relating to former Scout Leader Jeffrey Howard Tonge, who was involved with the 3rd South West Leeds Cub and Scout groups in Bramley, Leeds, during the 1970s. On behalf of my client, I am appealing…

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 investigation has found. Neville Husband has been described as “possibly the most prolific sex offender…

A former Scoutmaster who was previously jailed for abusing young boys has been sentenced to a further three years in prison after contacting children and owning secret devices. Ian Beeby, 71, was also found with indecent images of children when…