17 h. ago Member of ‘Zizian’ group linked to six deaths says she did not kill her parents: ‘You are being lied to’

Michelle Zajko, 32, insisted that she and her friends have been victims of a smear campaign by ‘stalkers and abusers’ within their old community

Events

17 h. ago Member of ‘Zizian’ group that’s linked to six deaths says she did not kill her parents: ‘You are being lied to’

Michelle Zajko, 32, insisted that she and her friends have been victims of a smear campaign by ‘stalkers and abusers’ within their old community

Events

36 h. ago Glasgow 'Beastie House' paedophile ring should have been stopped earlier, claims witness

The Scottish Government has previously admitted the victims in the horrific abuse case were let down by institutional failures.

Politics

60 h. ago Work experience student who secretly filmed nursery staff smashing child's head against a wall reveals full extent of abuse she saw

Four employees at a Spanish nursery who were arrested over alleged child abuse after shocking footage emerged forced victims to eat and choked them, a whistleblower has revealed.

Society

7 d. ago Child doctor accused of using role to abuse staggering number of kids in 'one of America's worst

A New York pediatrician who is accused of sexually abusing more than 100 women has been ordered to pay nearly $2billion to his victims.

Society

8 d. ago "I know exactly what happened": Alleged victim in Rochdale sex abuse trial denies drink and drugs affected her memory

Girl A was giving evidence at the trial for a second time

Events

9 d. ago Call for stronger duty on councils to provide housing to domestic abuse victims

MP Zoe Franklin said councils are not currently obligated to offer like-for-like housing.

Events

9 d. ago Alleged victim in Rochdale sex abuse case to be recalled to court for further questioning

Girl A had previously given evidence last month

Events

1 week ago A list of largest settlements reached by organizations and victims of sexual abuse

Los Angeles County has reached a $4 billion agreement to settle nearly 7,000 claims of sexual abuse in juvenile facilities since 1959

Events

1 week ago Celtic abuse survivor claims legal settlement protects club and blocks justice

The victim believes the deal allows Celtic FC to “get off the hook” by paying cash to victims while maintaining it was not to blame for any abuse.

Events

2 w. ago Gary Glitter made bankrupt after failing to pay damages to abuse victim

The six-figure sum included payments for lost earnings and mental health treatment for the victim

Events

2 w. ago Gary Glitter made bankrupt for failing to pay damages to abuse victim

Glitter was jailed for 16 years in 2015 for sexually abusing three schoolgirls.

Events

2 w. ago Gary Glitter faces bankruptcy for failing to pay £500,000 compensation to sex abuse victim

The former Glam rock star remains in prison for sex crimes against girls in the 1970s and 1980s

Economics

2 w. ago Alleged abuse victims of disgraced Harrods boss Mohamed Al Fayed are set to launch legal action against late billionaire's estate

Law firm Leigh Day said a pre-action letter has been sent to lawyers for the estate on behalf of the women, who worked as nannies and private air stewards for the former Harrods boss.

Economics

2 w. ago Five women plan legal claim against Mohamed Al Fayed’s estate after abuse allegations

More than 100 alleged victims have contacted police to say they were sexually abused by the tycoon

Events

2 w. ago Justin Welby ‘deeply ashamed’ by final Lords speech which angered Church abuse victims

Justin Welby has said he is "profoundly ashamed" by his final speech in the House of Lords, which resulted in critics accusing him of using a seemingly jokey tone when discussing serious safeguarding failures at the Church of England.

Events

2 w. ago Domestic abuse victim demands change after husband allowed to return to her home

Because John Feethan's name was on the title deeds of the house he shared with wife Pat, he was able to move straight back in after appearing in court.

Events

2 w. ago 'He was only concerned with his own twisted sexual gratification, at the expense of a young girl'

Andrew Mackintosh abused the victim between 2016 and 2022

Politics

3 w. ago New app allows domestic abuse victims to get help secretly via a kettle or toaster

Survivor Katy Longhurst is determined to help others having called police nearly 170 times about her ex over eight years

Events

3 w. ago Violent abuser suffocated partner after putting fingers in her mouth like a hook

Aaron Matthews spat at, punched, pushed, threw objects at, and was verbally abusive towards his victim during their relationship

Events