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.
Aberdeen man jailed for attacking partner with beer cans
A man has been jailed for 15 months after hitting his partner over the head with a four-pack of beer.
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.
Hospital staff filmed ‘torturing’ learning disability patients
The Government has apologised for the treatment of patients with autism and learning disabilities at Whorlton Hall, branded “tantamount to psychological torture” by Labour.
First payments made to elderly and ill survivors of in-care abuse
The first payments have been made under a new scheme set up to help survivors of childhood abuse in care who are elderly or terminally ill.
Views sought over proposals to improve support for child abuse victims
Healthcare professionals have been asked to give their views on how care and support can be best provided for child victims of sexual abuse.
Abuse survivors get £1 million payout from Church of Scotland
Three siblings who were sexually abused by a care home worker have secured £1 million in damages from the Church of Scotland.
Child abuse survivors given right to apply for £10,000 redress payments
Survivors of childhood abuse in care who are either elderly or terminally ill can now apply for a £10,000 redress payment from the Scottish Government.
State schools must be included in child abuse inquiry, says campaigner
An inquiry into the abuse of children in care in Scotland should be extended to include victims at state schools, MSPs have heard.
Hundreds of child abuse images and videos found on north-east man’s devices
A north-east man has admitted possessing hours of horrific video footage showing children as young as six being abused.
Woman given chance to prove good behaviour after swinging out and hitting a police officer in the head
A drunk woman who threw a lit cigarette and chips into a parked car has been given the chance to show she can behave.
‘High risk’ sex offender who preyed on north-east women and children given life sentence
A high risk sex offender who preyed on women and children and subjected victims to rape and abuse over more than four decades was given a life sentence yesterday.
Rage-quit gamer blames his aggression after breaking baby’s ribs
A gaming addict who broke a baby’s ribs said it happened because he “gets aggressive” when he plays on his computer.
Chef who abused wife and caused a panic attack for her son avoids jail
An Aviemore chef who abused his wife of two years and caused a panic attack in her son was fined £400 at Inverness Sheriff Court yesterday.
Time for a rethink on social media abuse
Sky News presenter Kay Burley needs a security escort to protect her from pro-Brexit protesters and a Guardian journalist filmed himself being hounded by a gang of men.
Fiona Drouet concerned over ‘detachment from compassion’ of many modern Britons
Fiona Drouet knows more than most people about the impact verbal and physical abuse can have on youngsters.
North-east man once jailed for assault that cost rugby star his eye admits campaign of abuse against two former partners
A north-east man previously jailed for a brutal assault that cost a promising rugby player his eye and his career has confessed to carrying out a terrifying campaign of abuse against his girlfriend following his release from jail.
Dundee man who kicked his teen girlfriend following the birth of their child gets jail sentence
A man who battered his 16-year-old girlfriend - kicking her "full force" in the stomach minutes after she returned home from hospital after giving birth to their child in an attack carried out as she held their baby - was today jailed for three years and five months.
Scottish SPCA investigate claims of abuse at wool farms in Scotland
Horrific footage has emerged showing workers at 24 sheep farms in Britain "punching, stamping and beating" animals, campaigners claim.
Police set their sights on human trafficking perpetrators in Scotland
The first ever campaign targeting the perpetrators of human trafficking and sexual exploitation in Scotland has been launched today.
Animal abuse calls on the up across the north
Scotland’s biggest animal charity has recorded a harrowing increase in the number of calls made across the north.
Man fined £400 for ‘jokingly’ kicking his partner in the back
A man who booted the mother of his four children in the back as their decade-long relationship turned sour told police he had launched the attack “jokingly”.
Pupil support assistants in Aberdeen schools ‘abused at work on a regular basis’
Pupil support assistants feel undervalued and are being “abused at work on a regular basis” in the city, it has been claimed.
Calls for university to consider booting abusive Angus Milligan
The parents of a student who killed herself after being bullied by her boyfriend have called for university managers to reconsider his place at an Oxford university.
Former north-east football coach jailed for abusing young boys
A sex beast football coach who abused a string of young boys has been jailed for four and a half years.
Fishing skipper loses appeal against his jail sentence
A fishing skipper who filmed his own horrific catalogue of rape and abuse of a vulnerable woman lost an appeal against his nine year jail sentence yesterday.
Emmerdale to confront child abuse in Charity Dingle flashback episode
Emmerdale will air a flashback episode delving into Charity Dingle’s past, focusing on the character being abused as a child.
Bono apology after ‘serious and multiple’ bullying claims at charity
Bono has apologised after claims were made that workers at a charity he co-founded were subjected to a culture of bullying and abuse.
Katie Price to appear before MPs as part of inquiry on internet trolling
Katie Price will appear before MPs to give evidence about online abuse after her petition demanding the Government take action against internet trolls garnered more than 220,000 signatures.
Tragic story of Emily used to tackle abuse
Fiona Drouet appreciates nothing will ever bring her daughter back.
Students in tears as man who abused his girlfriend goes to ball
Teenagers were left in tears at a student ball last night after a young man who abused his girlfriend – who later committed suicide – joined the party.