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Child sex abuse ring victims were 'failed' by the system, Scottish government admits

  • The Scottish Government admitted that victims of a major child sex abuse ring were 'failed' by the system, acknowledging the seriousness of the situation and the need for reform.
  • Seven gang members received life-long sentences for abusing three children under 13 in Glasgow, with sentences totaling over 93 years.
  • Children's Minister Natalie Don-Innes described the case as 'horrifying' and emphasized the government's commitment to preventing future abuse and supporting victims.
  • Beatrice Meadow, a victim, criticized the lack of support for survivors and shared her ongoing struggles with the impact of her father's abuse.
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Basingstoke GazetteBasingstoke Gazette

‘Is my paedo dad dead yet?’ Basingstoke abuse survivor 'let down' by justice system

A WOMAN who was sexually abused by her father as a child in the 1980s has told of her decades-long struggle for a right to find out information…

·Basingstoke, United Kingdom
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Glasgow LiveGlasgow Live

Child victims of Glasgow paedophile gang are being supported, city health boss says

The seven abusers were jailed on Monday, and the city's health and social care chief has said they are providing support to their victims, while an independent review takes place.

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Daily MirrorDaily Mirror

Victims of 'monstrous' devil mask child sex abuse ring were 'failed by system'

The brutal attacks against several children at a Glasgow drugs den could have been prevented by child protection services it has been said - a special task force is being set up to learn the failings

·London, United Kingdom
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Maine's highest court strikes down removal of time limits on child sex abuse lawsuits

State legislators approved a law that removed the statute of limitations for civil claims about child sexual abuse in 2021, and it was later challenged by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland.

·Portland, United States
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Maine's high court strikes down removal of time limits on child sex abuse lawsuits

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine’s highest court on Tuesday ruled against a law that removed the statute of limitations for civil claims about child sexual abuse. Lawmakers in the state approved the law in 2021, and it was later challenged by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. The diocese has received many lawsuits alleging long-ago abuse by priests. Lawyers for the diocese told the Maine Supreme Judicial Court during arguments that they felt t…

·Albuquerque, United States
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Glasgow TimesGlasgow Times

Children at centre of Glasgow sex abuse ring ‘failed’, says minister

The children at the centre of one of Scotland’s biggest child sex abuse rings were “failed”, the children’s minister has said.

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Stv broke the news in Scotland, United Kingdom on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
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