Sexual harassment and bullying at Westminster exposed by new report
A probe into sexual intimidation and harassment at Westminster has found that MPs’ staff face an “unacceptable risk” of abuse.
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MPs’ staff face ‘unacceptable risk’ of bullying – report
MPs’ staff face an “unacceptable risk” of bullying and harassment – including sexual harassment – a new independent report into the treatment of staff at Westminster has found.
Retail sector calls on government to act on violence and abuse
Leading retail bodies have written to the Government asking for more to be done to tackle widespread violence and abuse against shop workers.
First person sentenced under new Scottish domestic abuse law
A man in Glasgow has become the first person convicted under a new domestic abuse law in Scotland.
The animal abusers who went on to kill: Investigators urged to link pet cruelty with domestic violence
Animal cruelty claims at the homes of women at risk of domestic abuse should be recorded and flagged to investigators, according to a leading charity.
The ride and his life: BMX star on bringing his harrowing story of abuse back home
The first time BMX star John Buultjens wrote his story down on a piece of paper, no one believed him.
“I was abused there. It’s sick to use this site for new centre:” Anger at support centre in abuse home
Survivors of sexual abuse have criticised a decision to open a support centre in the same building where they were targeted by a paedophile.
‘He used to ask me to wear short skirts and invite me to the seaside’: Priest accused of abuse in Scotland and California faced allegations from five girls
A Catholic priest accused of abuse in Scotland and California has faced allegations from five separate children, we can reveal.
‘For 40 years, I said nothing… I have been silent too long’: Trainee football referee comes forward to accuse mentor coach of abuse
ANOTHER alleged victim has told how his football dreams were destroyed by suspected paedophile youth coach Hugh Stevenson.
Victim of notorious Edinburgh paedophile calls for end to deadline for abuse claims
A MUM whose life was destroyed by one of Scotland’s most notorious paedophiles says abuse victims are being unfairly barred from claiming compensation.
Sunday Post View: So where was the justice for Mary Anne?
We are often told a society can be judged on how it treats its most vulnerable.