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Grooming survivors left with criminal records still being failed, BBC told

Survivors of child grooming and sexual abuse are still being failed by the justice system, with many criminal records preventing them from moving on. Baroness Louise Casey criticizes the government's new legislation to pardon "child prostitution" offences as a "lazy option" that doesn't go far enough, advocating for a comprehensive scheme to quash all wrongful convictions for victims.

Grooming survivors left with criminal records still being failed, BBC told

Survivors of grooming and child sexual exploitation in England and Wales, who were wrongly criminalized, say new laws to pardon 'child prostitution' offences do not go far enough, leaving many with lasting criminal records.

Taiwan's Agriculture Ministry Proposes New Contract Rules for Pet Grooming Services

Taiwan's Agriculture Ministry is proposing amendments to pet grooming service contracts to ease financial burdens on small businesses. New options for payment guarantees, including third-party payment custodianship and peer-to-peer insurance, aim to support the industry.

UK MPs Hear Graphic Testimonies of Grooming-Gang Survivors

British MPs heard harrowing testimonies from grooming-gang survivors detailing rape, torture, and trafficking by predominantly Pakistani-origin men. The accounts, read out in Westminster Hall, highlighted institutional failures and a lack of action, prompting calls to record offender ethnicity and immigration status.

British MP Reads Graphic Survivor Testimonies on Grooming Gangs in Parliament

British MP Rupert Lowe presented graphic survivor testimonies in Parliament detailing severe abuse, alleged police misconduct, and institutional failures in the UK's grooming gangs scandal, sparking calls for greater accountability and a new national investigation.

Liberalerna föreslår digital fotboja mot grooming

Liberalerna föreslår en digital fotboja för personer dömda för grooming. Jämställdhetsminister Nina Larsson menar att det skulle ge polisen bättre verktyg för att övervaka och förhindra fortsatta brott online.

Therapy donkeys aid mental health patients at Paris psychiatric hospital

A psychiatric hospital near Paris is using therapy donkeys as part of its public healthcare system to help patients manage mental health conditions. The program, which began in 2016 and was recognized in 2022, includes nurses and volunteers and has expanded to other animals, improving emotional regulation and social interaction for patients with anxiety, depression, autism, and schizophrenia.

Identity politics is tearing communities apart, warns ex-Oldham leader

Former Oldham council leader Arooj Shah warns identity politics is dividing communities, citing toxic local politics, racist abuse, and election deadlock after Labour lost ground to Reform UK and pro-Gaza independents. She highlights the inseparable nature of economic justice and community cohesion.

Seven Afghan nationals charged in UK child abuse investigation

Seven Afghan nationals have been charged with rape and child sexual abuse offences as part of an investigation into group-based child sexual exploitation in Norwich. The men, aged 20-23, allegedly committed offences between August 2023 and May 2025. An eighth suspect was arrested in Ireland.

UK Boosts Funding for Grooming Gang Investigations Amid Police Concerns

UK government increases funding for grooming gang investigations by nearly tenfold to £38m, but police warn it may be insufficient. A separate inquiry into exploitation will examine ethnicity and culture of perpetrators.

Six Men on Trial for Grooming and Sexually Assaulting Teenage Girls in Bristol

Six men deny charges of grooming and sexually assaulting vulnerable teenage girls in Bristol over several years, with a 12-week trial underway under reporting restrictions.

Sanjiv Goenka Praises Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Ayush Badoni Following India A Selection

Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka has publicly praised Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Ayush Badoni after their selection for the India A squad for the upcoming tri-series in Sri Lanka.

Former ACT politician allegedly groomed teen with dinners, alcohol

Court documents reveal allegations former ACT attorney-general Gordon Ramsay, who is charged with grooming a boy, allegedly set up an account on the cloud for the teen to share photos in increasing states of undress.

Ex-Sydney teacher spared jail after grooming child online

William Roberto Gulson was on Friday spared time behind bars but will be placed on the NSW Child Protection Register for eight years.

Marcellus Wiley faces new allegations after hotel incident claim

Marcellus Wiley is facing four new sexual assault allegations, including one from a former ESPN co-worker and another involving claims of grooming a minor. The accusations, reported by Rolling Stone and Awful Announcing, add to earlier cases from 2023. Wiley has denied past claims but has not responded to the latest ones. The case is ongoing.

NI police handling of Katie Simpson case ‘reflected institutional misogyny’

Review finds force missed clear signs 21-year-old’s death was result of violent predator’s grooming and degradationA catalogue of police failures in handling the suspected murder of a young woman in Northern Ireland reflected institutional misogyny, a report has found.The Police Service of Northern Ireland missed clear warning signs that Katie Simpson’s death in August 2020 was not suicide but the result of abuse and control, an independent review said on Tuesday.In the UK, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123 and the domestic abuse helpline is 0808 2000 247. In the US, the suicide prevention lifeline is 988 and the domestic violence hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is on 13 11 14 and the national family violence counselling service is on 1800 737 732. Other international helplines can be found via www.befrienders.org Continue reading...

Former teacher jailed for grooming teenage boy

A woman who groomed and sexually abused a teenage boy while she was working as a high school teacher near Newcastle has been sentenced to at least two years in prison.

DOJ to strip US citizenship of jailed Pakistani-born doctor convicted of grooming minor

Who is Dillon Latham? Viral clip shows streamer using tears as hair spray while explaining “crymaxxing”

Dillon Latham went viral after saying he uses his tears as a sea salt spray during a Kick livestream on April 19, 2026. The clip, shared by AdinUpdate on X, sparked online discussion. The 21-year-old creator is known for grooming content and simple style tips, and has built a strong following across TikTok, YouTube, and other platforms.

Justizministerin Hubig stellt Gesetzentwurf gegen digitale Gewalt vor

Der Fall Fernandes hat die Debatte über digitale Gewalt angeheizt. Jetzt hat Justizministerin Hubig einen Gesetzentwurf vorgelegt. Er soll Menschen im Internet besser schützen, etwa vor pornografischen Deepfakes oder Cybergrooming.

Man sentenced to 28 months for grooming teenager on Roblox

A 19-year-old man has been sentenced to 28 months in prison for grooming a 14-year-old girl he met on the gaming platform Roblox. The offender continued to harass and intimidate the victim and her family even after his initial arrest.