Child Abuse

British Catholic Church ‘swept child sexual abuse under the carpet’

An independent inquiry reveals thousands of cases of child sexual abuse dating as far back as 1970 were buried by the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales.

UK police arrest over two dozen suspected online child abusers

A dedicated unit is now examining tens of thousands of child abuse and exploitation images on phones, tablets, and laptops as part of its investigations.

Germany investigating 30,000 suspects over paedophilia

Those being investigated are suspected of sharing "child and youth pornographic content" including "fictitious and/or real acts of abuse" in anonymous online discussion forums and chat groups.

For decades German officials handed over vulnerable children to paedophiles

At least nine boys were knowingly placed with pedophiles by West Berlin officials on the advice of a scientist who was later disgraced for his views.

Polish paedophile film mars John Paul II centenary

After the film "Hide and Seek" was seen by almost 80,000 people on YouTube, Polish archbishop Wojciech Polak called on the Vatican to "launch proceedings" into the cases in question.

British paedophile jailed for Malaysia abuse found dead

Richard Huckle, a freelance photographer, was convicted in 2016 for abusing children aged from six months to 12 years. He sold images of the abuse on the dark web.

Cardinal Pell launches appeal against child sex conviction

Former Vatican treasurer Cardinal George Pell appeared in an Australian court for an appeal hearing against his convictions for sexually abusing two choir boys in the 1990s.

After a young girl’s murder, Pakistan seethes with fury

The country's police force is being accused of the inept and insensitive handling of the case of 10-year-old Farishta, raising questions about the entire justice system.

50 children saved after police bust paedophile website - Interpol

More arrests were expected as officials in nearly 60 countries pursue investigations stemming from an Interpol operation launched two years ago into a hidden "dark web" site with 63,000 users worldwide.

Australian journalists on trial over Pell trial coverage

23 journalists and 13 news outlets have been accused of aiding and abetting contempt of court by overseas media and breaching suppression orders which can be punished with jail for up to five years.

German police officer still on duty after conviction of child abuse

A German prosecutor's investigation into the child sexual abuse case involving police in Germany's Lugde has revealed gross negligence by the authorities following an array of scandals erupting one after another related to the case.

More than 300 'predator' priests abused children in Pennsylvania – report

Roman Catholic priests in northeastern US state sexually abused thousands of children over a 70-year period and silenced victims through "the weaponisation of faith", says a report made public by Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro.