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Pan Mac publishes Rotherham sex abuse whistleblower
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Pan Macmillan has acquired an autobiography by Jayne Senior, who worked with victims of sex abuse in Rotherham and who became a whistleblower for The Times. For 14 years, Senior tried to help girls from Rotherham who had been groomed, … Continue reading
ROTHERHAM: THE PERFECT STORM – An investigation in to Muslim grooming gangs
ROTHERHAM: THE PERFECT STORM – An investigation in to Muslim grooming gangs I did not intend to publish this, as I could not complete the work I had set out to do, but I have decided instead to write a … Continue reading
Rotherham MP calls for tougher sentences for those who abuse older teens
Rotherham MP calls for tougher sentences for those who abuse older teens A Roterham MP is calling for people who sexually exploit older teenagers to receive tougher sentences because 16 and 17-year-olds are still children. Sarah Champion said the capacity … Continue reading
Child sex abuse trial: Brothers “tied girl up and forced her to have sex”
Child sex abuse trial: Alleged victim “lied to protect family” A FORMER “girlfriend” of alleged child sex abuse defendant Basharat Hussain told a court she lied in a police statement — but said she did it because she was finally … Continue reading
Rotherham trial: Teenage girl ‘brought to Sheffield for torture and sexual abuse’
Rotherham trial: Teenage girl ‘brought to Sheffield for torture and sexual abuse’ A teenage abuse victim was repeatedly brought to Sheffield where she was tortured and forced to have sex with Asian men, a court heard. The girl was allegedly … Continue reading
Rotherham detective had sex with girls, grooming trial told
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Rotherham detective had sex with girls, grooming trial told A corrupt police officer had sex with young girls and passed drugs to a man accused of targeting children for violent abuse, a Rotherham sex-grooming trial was told yesterday. Named in … Continue reading
Rotherham policeman ‘had sex with girls and dealt drugs’, abuse trial hears
The Yorkshire Post reports: Rotherham policeman ‘had sex with girls and dealt drugs’, abuse trial hears A WOMAN has told the Rotherham child sexual exploitation trial that a police officer she confided in had sex with girls at houses where … Continue reading
Rotherham trial: Alleged victim rejects defence claims she invented decade of abuse
Rotherham trial: Alleged victim rejects defence claims she invented decade of abuse A central witness in the Rotherham child sexual exploitation trial has angrily rejected repeated accusations by defence barristers that she had lied about being abused for a decade. … Continue reading
Jurors to resume deliberations in Keighley schoolgirl rape trial
Jurors to resume deliberations in Keighley schoolgirl rape trial They were unable to reach any verdicts today in the second day of deliberations after the Recorder of Bradford, Judge Roger Thomas QC, sent them out to begin considering their verdicts … Continue reading
Child sex abuse trial: Accused “forced girl to have abortion”
Child sex abuse trial: Accused “forced girl to have abortion” A MAN charged with taking part in the decade-long sexual abuse of a teenager has been accused of forcing her to have an abortion. Sajid Bostan faces charges of rape, … Continue reading
Rotherham sex abuse trial: Arshid Hussain ‘had sex with child 100 times’
Rotherham sex abuse trial: Arshid Hussain ‘had sex with child 100 times’ An alleged victim of child sexual exploitation has said she was forced to have sex with Asian men against her will in houses, a park and churchyard. The … Continue reading
Child sex abuse trial: Victim “learned to cope” with abuse
Child sex abuse trial: Victim “learned to cope” with abuse A BARRISTER defending an alleged child-grooming gang member cast doubt on one accuser’s testimony in a quickfire cross-examination, questioning why she kept the “abuse” to herself for 15 years. Mr … Continue reading
Child sex abuse trial: Victim “suffered a decade of abuse”
Child sex abuse trial: Victim “suffered a decade of abuse” AN alleged sex abuse victim has described how she endured almost a decade of physical and emotional violence dished out by men and women accused of grooming and abusing her. … Continue reading
Sex abuse witness spoke out ‘to expose police lies’
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Sex abuse witness spoke out ‘to expose police lies’ A witness in the Rotherham sex-grooming trial told a jury yesterday that she chose to reveal her childhood abuse by Asian men because she wanted such crimes to be no longer … Continue reading
Rotherham sex abuse trial: Alleged abuse victim ‘had no choice’
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Rotherham sex abuse trial: Alleged abuse victim ‘had no choice’ An alleged victim of child sexual exploitation in Rotherham said she felt she had no choice when asked to perform sex acts on several men. The woman told Sheffield Crown … Continue reading
Sex abuse trial: Victim “sexually assaulted after restaurant trip”
Sex abuse trial: Victim “sexually assaulted after restaurant trip” ALLEGED sex trafficker Basharat Hussain abused a 12-year-old care home girl on the way home from a Rotherham restaurant, a court heard today. A 31-year-old witness said she was forced to … Continue reading
Remember when we were told, CSE was a myth?
Originally posted on Rotherham Politics:
Not long after the first rumblings of the enormous problem Rotherham has, a blog by the name of Roth Brad Politics came into existence. On the 23 January 2013 this post appeared. It gives many…
Police ‘were told girl was pressured to prostitute herself to Rotherham taxi drivers in 1990s’
Police ‘were told girl was pressured to prostitute herself to Rotherham taxi drivers in 1990s’ Police were told an underage teenage girl was being pressured to have sex with Asian taxi drivers in Rotherham – but no action was ever … Continue reading
Rotherham sex abuse trial: Woman “wanted to pimp everyone”
Rotherham sex abuse trial: Woman “wanted to pimp everyone” A woman accused of forcing young girls have sex with older men “wanted to pimp everyone”, a court has been told. A witness in the Rotherham child sexual exploitation trial said … Continue reading
“Pimp” Karen MacGregor’s home “like Hansel and Gretel house”
“Pimp” Karen MacGregor’s home “like Hansel and Gretel house” AN ALLEGED sex abuse victim who claims she was attacked on the way home from the cinema likened “pimp” Karen MacGregor’s home to the witch’s house in fairytale Hansel and Gretel, … Continue reading
Lucy Thornton’s reporting
Rotherham sex abuse trial told two women groomed children and sold them to gangs of men Two women plied children in Rotherham with vodka then sold them for sex to gangs of men, a court heard today. Karen MacGregor, 58 … Continue reading
Rotherham sex abuse trial: Drunk girl ‘woke up to find herself being sexually assaulted in female defendant’s home’
Rotherham sex abuse trial: Drunk girl ‘woke up to find herself being sexually assaulted in female defendant’s home’ A woman has said she awoke to find herself being sexually assaulted by an unknown Pakistani man in the home of one … Continue reading
Woman ‘kept slave girls for sex grooming gang’
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Woman ‘kept slave girls for sex grooming gang’ A child who was plied with alcohol until she passed out in the home of an older woman awoke to find she was being sexually attacked by one of a number of … Continue reading
Alleged pimp Karen MacGregor was “a good listener”
Alleged pimp Karen MacGregor was “a good listener” A WOMAN who claims she was sexually assaulted at child sex abuse defendant Karen MacGregor’s house described the defendant as a good listener. “Shelley (Davies, co-defendant) and Karen were always going out … Continue reading
Rotherham sex abuse trial: Babies born as result of attacks on vulnerable girls by grooming ring, court hears
Rotherham sex abuse trial: Babies born as result of attacks on vulnerable girls by grooming ring, court hears Babies have been born as a direct result of the sustained sexual abuse of vulnerable teenage girls in Rotherham by a grooming … Continue reading
Andrew Norfolk – Girls ‘beaten, tortured and forced into sex almost daily’
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Girls ‘beaten, tortured and forced into sex almost daily’ For more than a decade, terrified children in an English town were routinely beaten, burnt and spat upon by men who groomed and sexually abused girls as young as 11 before … Continue reading
Alleged pimp treated girls “like slaves,” sex abuse trial told
Alleged pimp treated girls “like slaves,” sex abuse trial told TEENAGE girls living with alleged pimp Karen MacGregor were treated “like slaves”, a court heard. One alleged victim — the first to give evidence in the trial of five men … Continue reading
Rotherham sex abuse trial: Teenager ‘forced to have sex with men up to three times a day by man she believed to be her boyfriend’
Rotherham sex abuse trial: Teenager ‘forced to have sex with men up to three times a day by man she believed to be her boyfriend’ One of the victims of sexual abuse in Rotherham ‘believed her attacker was her boyfriend … Continue reading
Rotherham sex abuse trial: Accused brothers ‘owned Rotherham’
Rotherham sex abuse trial: Accused brothers ‘owned Rotherham’ Arshid and Basharat Hussain are on trial at Sheffield Crown Court along with five other people. Five men and two women face more than 60 charges, including rape, sexual assault and false … Continue reading
Rotherham grooming ring targeted teenagers over three decades, court told
Rotherham grooming ring targeted teenagers over three decades, court told Five men and two women face 51 counts of alleged sex crimes against 12 girls stretching back to 1987 Five men and two women targeted, sexualised and subjected teenage girls … Continue reading
Trial begins of eight charged with Rotherham child sex abuse offences
Trial begins of eight charged with Rotherham child sex abuse offences THE trial of six men and two women charged with 74 ofences following the Rotherham child sex abuse scandal is due to begin today. Police, council and Crown Prosecution … Continue reading
First Rotherham CSE Trial starts tomorrow
First Rotherham CSE Trial starts tomorrow Our first child sexual exploitation case starts tomorrow at Sheffield Crown Court. The accused face the following charges, at the last count: Arshid Hussain, 40, of High Street, East Cowick, Goole, denies: Six counts … Continue reading
Keighley Trial – Two men deny knowing schoolgirl they are accused of raping
Two men deny knowing schoolgirl they are accused of raping THE final two defendants to give evidence in the Keighley schoolgirl rape trial told the jury they had never even heard of the teenager they are accused of lining up … Continue reading
Keighley Trial – Two men tell jury they did not rape vulnerable schoolgirl
Two men tell jury they did not rape vulnerable schoolgirl TWO men accused of lining up to rape a vulnerable schoolgirl outside factory gates told a jury yesterday they were innocent. Hussain Sardar, 19, and Zain Ali, 20, are among … Continue reading
Nine men set for second CSE trial next year
Nine men set for CSE trial next year NINE men charged with multiple child sex offences have appeared at court ahead of a six-week trial set to begin next year. The defendants appeared before Her Honour Judge Sarah Wright at … Continue reading
Investigation into CSE allegations against two Rotherham councillors made ‘priority’
Investigation into CSE allegations against two Rotherham councillors made ‘priority’ An investigation into allegations that two ‘current or former’ Rotherham councillors were involved in child sexual exploitation is being prioritised by the National Crime Agency. Officials from Operation Stovewood, the … Continue reading
More than 7,000 lines of enquiry in British FBI’s Rotherham abuse probe
More than 7,000 lines of enquiry in British FBI’s Rotherham abuse probe The probe by the ‘British FBI’ into child sex abuse in Rotherham has identified more than 7,000 lines of enquiry in its first year, more than double the … Continue reading
Man, 22, denies contact with Keighley teenage girl he is accused of raping
Man, 22, denies contact with Keighley teenage girl he is accused of raping A MAN accused of raping a vulnerable schoolgirl in an underground car park labelled her a “straight up slag” and said he never touched her, a jury … Continue reading
‘Misleading’ claim on most Rotherham CSE abusers being white wrongly included in report
‘Misleading’ claim on most Rotherham CSE abusers being white wrongly included in report ‘Misleading’ figures that claimed the majority of Rotherham child sexual exploitation offenders were white were wrongly included in a major report on the town’s plan to tackle … Continue reading
Rotherham: a case study in the laws of political mob dynamics
Rotherham: a case study in the laws of political mob dynamics by Ian McKenzie I recently wrote of my terror at the prospect of a mob in full flow. On Wednesday I witnessed one first hand. It wasn’t as terrifying … Continue reading
Mahroof turns up!
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A postal contributor spotted Moofy, in Oldham! ‘Duck and dive’, indeed! Can anyone elaborate?
Rape accused threatened to blow up house if girl did not meet him, jury told
Rape accused threatened to blow up house if girl did not meet him, jury told A SECOND alleged rape victim told a jury that one of the defendants on trial threatened to blow her cousin’s house up if she did … Continue reading
MP’s fear police cuts could hit sex crime investigations
MP’s fear police cuts could hit sex crime investigations ROTHERHAM MP Sarah Champion fears proposed police cuts could affect the growing number of rape investigations. Reductions in officer numbers will have knock-on effects on time and resources for specialist training, … Continue reading
Mum of alleged schoolgirl rape victim weeps as she gives evidence before jury
Mum of alleged schoolgirl rape victim weeps as she gives evidence before jury THE mum of an alleged rape victim wept as she gave evidence at the trial of the men accused of abusing her. She told a jury at … Continue reading
Rotherham Council commissioners ‘not making a difference’ to child safety
Rotherham Council commissioners ‘not making a difference’ to child safety The commissioners brought in to run Rotherham Council have not made a difference to child protection, the town’s Labour MP has claimed. Sarah Champion’s comments follow the closure of a … Continue reading
Rotherham child sex abuse suspects ordered to hand over passports
Rotherham child sex abuse suspects ordered to hand over passports EIGHT men accused of multiple child sex offences have appeared in court this morning and been ordered to hand over their passports. http://www.rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/100610/rotherham-child-sex-abuse-suspects-ordered-to-hand-over-passports.aspx
Police close down Bradford snooker club at centre of child sex investigation
Police close down Bradford snooker club at centre of child sex investigation A SNOOKER club in Bradford city centre has been closed down by police while officers investigate allegations it was being used in connection with child sex offences. New … Continue reading
Victim of Rotherham sex abuse ring urges teachers to look for signs
Victim of Rotherham sex abuse ring urges teachers to look for signs TEACHERS SHOULD look out for signs that pupils might be the victims of child sex abuse – but also for indications they could become the perpetrators, a conference … Continue reading
Schoolgirl ‘got used’ to being raped during 12 months of sexual exploitation by Keighley drug dealer, jury told
Schoolgirl ‘got used’ to being raped during 12 months of sexual exploitation by Keighley drug dealer, jury told A VULNERABLE schoolgirl hugged a red cushion as she revealed she “got used to the idea” of being raped during 12 months … Continue reading
Rotherham reviews residential children’s homes after two found inadequate in a month
Rotherham reviews residential children’s homes after two found inadequate in a month St Edmund’s children’s home was judged inadequate after it was found that safeguarding issues were overlooked A second Rotherham children’s home in a month has been judged inadequate, … Continue reading
‘He used me and abused me’ – girl told police after alleged rape, court hears
‘He used me and abused me’ – girl told police after alleged rape, court hears A VULNERABLE schoolgirl was forced to her knees and held by the hair when she was raped in a disused underground car park, a jury … Continue reading
Jury hears evidence from girl allegedly raped by group of males in Keighley
Jury hears evidence from girl allegedly raped by group of males in Keighley A JURY at Bradford Crown Court has begun hearing evidence from a girl allegedly raped by a group of males in Keighley when she was aged 13 … Continue reading
Vulnerable girl, 13, was sexually exploited by group of men and boys in Keighley, jury hears
Vulnerable girl, 13, was sexually exploited by group of men and boys in Keighley, jury hears A SCHOOLGIRL was raped, threatened and assaulted by a group of men and boys who sexually exploited her over a 12 month period, a … Continue reading
Police issue CCTV of men wanted over disorder in Rotherham
Police issue CCTV of men wanted over disorder in Rotherham Detectives investigating disorder following a demonstration in Rotherham last month have issued CCTV images of men they want to trace. Violence broke out in Wellgate in Rotherham town centre during … Continue reading
Keighley trial commences on Monday
Keighley trial commences on Monday “Khalid Mahmood, 34, whose address has been given as Ashfield Prison, South Gloucestershire, is charged with five allegations of rape. Yasser Kabir, 24, of Belgrave Road, Keighley; and Tauqueer Hussain, 23, of Belgrave Road, Keighley, … Continue reading
Another failed Ofsted inspection
Another failure documented in an inspection report: Ofsted Report no 2 click here to download. Another ofsted inspection, different children’s home from the last one. Still children being failed in Rotherham! Thanks to our spotter for this, Rik. See also: … Continue reading
Rotherham child sexual exploitation trial: Eight deny charges
Rotherham child sexual exploitation trial: Eight deny charges Six men and two women have denied a total of 74 charges in relation to alleged child sexual exploitation in Rotherham. The eight defendants will go on trial next month after pleading … Continue reading
Muhbeen Hussain: A Selfish, Silly Little Boy
I want to compare a list of Rotherham people charged with offences during the recent right wing demo, with one of those attending the meeting where a bunch of old boys decided unilaterally that their community should boycott the Police. … Continue reading
New Chair for Rotherham Safeguarding Children Board
New Chair for Rotherham Safeguarding Children Board A former national adviser on children’s services has been appointed as the new Chair of the Rotherham Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB). Christine Cassell has more than 40 years’ experience working in children’s … Continue reading
High Sheriff to visit support centres helping child abuse victims in Rotherham
High Sheriff to visit support centres helping child abuse victims in Rotherham South Yorkshire’s High Sheriff, John Holt, is to visit two of Rotherham’s support centres helping victims of child sexual exploitation. He will meet some of the partners involved … Continue reading
A simple challenge to us all!
I was shocked by the disclosure of appalling sexual abuse of young girls in the town. All of us in Rotherham must ask ourselves how we came to fail our young people so badly. It comes hard on the heels … Continue reading
A Study – Rotherham, Rochdale, and the Racialised Threat of the ‘Muslim Grooming Gang’
Rotherham, Rochdale, and the Racialised Threat of the ‘Muslim Grooming Gang’ Waqas Tufail Abstract For over a decade, British Muslims have been at the forefront of political, media and societal concerns in regards to terrorism, radicalisation, women’s rights, segregation and, … Continue reading
Rotherham Muslim boycott of South Yorkshire Police ends – with new proposals agreed
Rotherham Muslim boycott of South Yorkshire Police ends – with new proposals agreed A call for Rotherham’s Islamic community to boycott South Yorkshire Police has been dropped – two days after it was announced. On Monday the British Muslim Youth … Continue reading
Seven men from Rotherham and Sheffield charged with child sexual exploitation offences
Seven men from Rotherham and Sheffield charged with child sexual exploitation offences Seven men have been charges with child sexual exploitation offences as part of Operation Clover. Four Rotherham men have been charged with rape. They are: Asif Ali, 30, … Continue reading
I question the size of the hand?
I think we are being led to believe by certain members of the Muslim / Pakistani community that they are being picked on etc etc about these scandals saying that it is only a handful of people in their community … Continue reading
Rotherham Muslim group refuses to co-operate with South Yorkshire Police and threatens to abandon any Muslim that does
DEMONISED, OSTRICISED, VICTIMISED: Rotherham Muslim group refuses to co-operate with South Yorkshire Police and threatens to abandon any Muslim that does James Mitchinson, Editor I’m not sure who is advising British Muslim Youth in Rotherham, but last night they inflicted … Continue reading
South Yorkshire Police Boycotted by the Muslim Community of Rotherham
South Yorkshire Police Boycotted by the Muslim Community of Rotherham Since 26th August 2014, the date the Jay Report was published, the Muslim community has been under perpetual attack and demonisation. Over the last fourteen months, the Muslim community has … Continue reading
Labour’s Campaign Update
Fresh of the press is this email being circulated amongst Labour Party members in Rotherham. Rotherham Campaign Update Hello Hope you’re well! As the Local Organiser in Rotherham, I wanted to invite you to our Team Fightback day on Saturday 24th October. … Continue reading
Jayne Senior – Women of the Year – Outstanding Achievement Award!
Rotherham abuse whistleblower wins Women of the Year award The woman who played a key role in exposing the Rotherham grooming scandal has won recognition for her ‘extraordinary bravery’. Jayne Senior was given an Outstanding Achievement Award at the Good … Continue reading
Don’t miss File on 4 – Tonight at 8pm
Like other steel communities, Rotherham faces the loss of hundreds of jobs following the recent announcement of redundancies at the local plant. It’s the latest blow to a town now synonymous with widespread child grooming. Last year the Jay Report … Continue reading
Mosques and Openness
The role of Rotherham’s Mosques in recent years has not been seen to be honourable, and they can seem to the least holy of holy places. Often slow to comment on child sexual exploitation within their community, they seem keener … Continue reading
Some assistance to Labour?
In Labour’s version of the balloon game, we start with those councillors who have been there, for many scandals now! In an attempt to assist Labour in it’s due-diligence, when applied to the selection of next years candidates, I publish … Continue reading
Another way of looking at the serving Labour Councillors
Another way of looking at the Labour Councillors, would be to list them in order of first election to the Council. So I thought I would take on that little challenge and below is the resulting information. This reveals much … Continue reading
The nub of Rotherham’s problems?
If there has been a more revelatory post on the issue of the ‘heart’ of Rotherham’s problems, it is this post? Clearly, when cover-ups are the order of the day, we have no hope of putting an end to the … Continue reading
Rotherham accused have an appointment at the Crown Court
First up with an online report, the Advertiser: Rotherham child sex abuse suspects appear at Crown Court SEVEN of eight defendants charged with dozens of offences……. http://www.rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/100143/rotherham-child-sex-abuse-suspects-appear-at-crown-court.aspx
Nineteen arrested over Rotherham violence following Britain First march
Nineteen arrested over Rotherham violence following Britain First march Nineteen men have been arrested following violence after demonstrations in Rotherham last month. Bricks and bottles were allegedly thrown, injuring a number of people. http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/local/nineteen-arrested-over-rotherham-violence-following-britain-first-march-1-7512397 “Our work will continue to identify … Continue reading
Rotherham scandal: ‘Time for decisions’ on allegations against dozens of officers
Rotherham scandal: ‘Time for decisions’ on allegations against dozens of officers Action has been demanded over investigations into allegations that dozens of South Yorkshire Police officers mishandled cases linked to the Rotherham grooming scandal. Police commissioner Alan Billings said victims … Continue reading
Abuse survivors and ex-officers urged to take part in new review of South Yorkshire Police conduct
Abuse survivors and ex-officers urged to take part in new review of South Yorkshire Police conduct Child sexual exploitation survivors from across South Yorkshire are being urged to contribute to a new review into the conduct of South Yorkshire Police … Continue reading
Attempts to ban Rotherham abuse protests stall
Attempts to ban Rotherham abuse protests stall Attempts to ban extremist groups from demonstrating in Rotherham have stalled, The Star can reveal. Rotherham Council commissioners wrote to the Home Secretary in May saying they were planning to make a joint … Continue reading
Kaleem Ali charged with ‘witness intimidation’
Rotherham man charged with ‘witness intimidation’ Detectives from Operation Clover have charged a Rotherham man with witness intimidation. Kaleem Ali, aged 18, of Clough Road, Masborough, is set to appear at Rotherham Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, October 29 to answer … Continue reading
Mosque missing an Imam?
There have been strange goings on, at the Jamia Masjid on Tooker Road? It is understood the Imam has done a disappearing act! Imam Ashiq’s behaviour, has recently been called into question, at the Mosque committee. I believe Saghir Alam … Continue reading
Questions for Tom Watson
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Questions for Tom Watson, who is speaking at a Labour ‘meet and greet’ at New York Stadium tonight. Any other questions? Please leave them as a comment. From a comment by Parsonage: “Westminster/celebrity sex abuse of boys and girls as … Continue reading
Rotherham groomers ‘increasingly using the internet to find victims’, warns doctor
Rotherham groomers ‘increasingly using the internet to find victims’, warns doctor Child abuse victims in South Yorkshire are increasingly being groomed over the internet, a doctor has warned. Dr Mohan Thomas, a consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist who works with … Continue reading
Star Exclusive: Theft of council laptop with names and addresses of abused girls kept secret from Rotherham victims
Exclusive: Theft of council laptop with names and addresses of abused girls kept secret from Rotherham victims The theft of a laptop containing the names and addresses of Rotherham child abuse victims was kept secret from those affected by council … Continue reading
Times Opinion – Libby Purves
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Let’s ditch this cultural cringe about Asians The idea that abused Muslim girls suffer more than white ones is wicked. Punishment should fit nothing but the crime http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/opinion/columnists/article4562820.ece Previously: Ten year jail sentence for serial child rapist https://rotherhampolitics.wordpress.com/2015/09/18/ten-year-jail-sentence-for-serial-child-rapist/
What Tony Blair’s government knew – and when?
Although not recent, this interesting and thoughtful piece spotted for us by Wil is certainly worth a read: Rotherham child sex abuse scandal: Labour Home Office to be probed over what Tony Blair’s government knew – and when The extent … Continue reading
Ten year jail sentence for serial child rapist
Ten year jail sentence for serial child rapist A MAN has been jailed for ten years for multiple sexual offences against a child. Yahia Ali (45), of Cowood Street, Mexborough, appeared before Sheffield Crown Court today after pleading guilty of … Continue reading
Rotherham child sexual exploitation suspect faces further charges
Rotherham child sexual exploitation suspect faces further charges A CHILD sexual exploitation suspect has had a string of further charges brought against him. Today detectives have charged Basharat Hussain (39), who is currently on remand at HMP Doncaster, with a … Continue reading
Sarah Champion – calls for ‘healthy relationship’ education in schools
New minister and Rotherham MP calls for ‘healthy relationship’ education in schools Education on healthy relationships should be focused on in schools to prevent abuse, says Rotherham MP and new shadow minister Sarah Champion. Ms Champion, the new shadow minister … Continue reading
Brave Rotherham families tell police bosses of their child grooming ‘hell’
Brave Rotherham families tell police bosses of their child grooming ‘hell’ Brave Rotherham grooming survivors and their families have spoken of the ‘hell’ they lived through at a pioneering conference. A father arrested as he tried to get his daughter … Continue reading
Man in court over child sex offences in Rotherham
Man in court over child sex offences in Rotherham A man is due in court today over child sex offences in Rotherham. Aftab Hussain, aged 36, of Holywell Place, Rotherham, is accused of two counts of inciting sexual activity with … Continue reading
A morally defective line?
This was left as a comment, too good to miss: “Something I have observed over the years in people who flatly refuse to take responsibility is they constantly use the term “we need to move on or move forward”… I … Continue reading
Rotherham grooming probe ‘poised to become UK’s biggest-ever CSE investigation’
Rotherham grooming probe ‘poised to become UK’s biggest-ever CSE investigation’ An investigation into Rotherham child grooming may cost nearly £7m this year as it potentially becomes ‘the single largest CSE investigation ever undertaken in the UK’. A new report has … Continue reading
South Yorkshire Police set aside £11m
South Yorkshire Police set aside £11m for potential Rotherham scandal and Hillsborough Disaster compensation South Yorkshire Police has set aside £11m for potential compensation payouts relating to the Rotherham grooming scandal and the Hillsborough Disaster. Details were revealed at a … Continue reading
Rotherham abuse: Ofsted changes procedures after MPs’ criticism
Rotherham abuse: Ofsted changes procedures after MPs’ criticism A government watchdog said it had improved its inspections after failing to detect child sexual abuse in Rotherham. Ofsted was responding to criticisms made by a Parliamentary committee of MPs in March. … Continue reading
South Yorkshire Police chief calls for an end to protests
South Yorkshire Police chief calls for an end to protests South Yorkshire Chief Constable David Crompton has called for an end to protests which have cost his force £4 million over the last three years. He said funds and resources … Continue reading
VIDEO: Britain First march and counter-demo hit town centre
WATCH footage of Saturday’s town centre march by Britain First and counter-protests by Unison, Unite Against Fascism, British Muslim Youth and others as captured by the Rotherham Advertiser. See the Advertiser website for breaking news and Friday’s newspaper for photographs … Continue reading
Appeal for videos of people throwing bricks after Rotherham Britain First march
Appeal for videos of people throwing bricks after Rotherham Britain First march Police investigating disruption in Rotherham after Saturday’s Britain First march are appealing for people to send them videos and photos from social media. South Yorkshire Police announced it … Continue reading
Andrew Norfolk – Bad parenting made girls easy prey for sex gangs
Some more interesting video from Saturday
At 1.05 Sabir Hussain , behind the guy in the green jacket shouting of:
Bid to prevent Rotherham abuse trial taking place in Sheffield
Bid to prevent Rotherham abuse trial taking place in Sheffield Eight people charged with Rotherham child sexual exploitation offences could have their trial moved out of South Yorkshire. The trial of six men and two women is scheduled to start … Continue reading
More footage from Saturday
VIDEO: Footage of police clashes after Rotherham protests surfaces online A video which appears to show an outbreak of disruption after today’s Britain First protest in Rotherham has surfaced online.
VIDEO: Footage of police clashes after Rotherham protests surfaces online A video which appears to show an outbreak of disruption after today’s Britain First protest in Rotherham has surfaced online. http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/video-footage-of-police-clashes-after-rotherham-protests-surfaces-online-1-7446134
Far-right protesters and counter-demonstrations to descend on Rotherham today
Far-right protesters and counter-demonstrations to descend on Rotherham today Far-right protest group Britain First is set to hold a march through Rotherham today, despite a petition set up to attempt to stop the group. The campaigners will march through the … Continue reading
Don’t Open the Champagne Yet!
A thought provoking piece from Giles: The mouthpiece of Rotherham’s establishment “The Rotherham Advertiser” adopted a distinctly upbeat tone on the anniversary of the Jay report. Certainly the authorities let down victims in the past but now at least everybody … Continue reading
Jahangir Akhtar: kingpin who ‘had influence over police’
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This little gem from the Andrew Norfolk Archive, points the way to the ‘nub of the issue’. Readers may also wish to read this for some more background: https://rotherhampolitics.wordpress.com/2014/08/29/akhtara-spider-at-the-centre-of-the-taxi-trade-web/ Organised Crime, Azad Kashmir* & Child Sexual Exploitation https://rotherhampolitics.wordpress.com/2014/09/06/organised-crime-azad-kashmir-child-sexual-exploitation/ and: https://rotherhampolitics.wordpress.com/2013/12/14/rotherham-a-scary-place-where-the-police-can-no-longer-be-trusted/ … Continue reading
Cough, splutter and choke?
Ofsted chief who quit over Rotherham abuse lands new job A FORMER Ofsted chief forced to apologise for failures in detecting the abuse of 1,400 children in Rotherham has landed a new job — and a £75,000 pay-off. John Goldup … Continue reading
The Times – Andrew Norfolk
Violated – Sarah Wilson, a review
I have just finished reading Sarah Wilson’s book, Violated. I do not think I have ever read a book that has taken me on such an emotional journey; one minute you feel burning anger the next you feel overwhelming sadness. … Continue reading
A different approach?
Man (26) handed sexual harm prevention order A SEXUAL harm prevention order has been granted to restrict a man’s contact with children under 16. Under the ten-year court order, Mudasser Hussain (26) cannot have unsupervised contact unless certain criteria are … Continue reading
Rotherham survivors say – Police still ‘nowhere near’ good enough on abuse
Police still ‘nowhere near’ good enough on abuse, say Rotherham survivors Rotherham is going to take ‘years and years’ to rebuild, say survivors of the town’s child abuse scandal, one year on from the explosive Jay Report. The shocking report, … Continue reading
A year ago today
A year ago today, Alexis Jay delivered her damning report into the Child Sexual Exploitation scandal afflicting Rotherham. It is time for a re-read as many seem to have forgotten the full import of what she found. Click the link … Continue reading
Investigators working to identify 100 officers in Rotherham sex abuse scandal
Investigators working to identify 100 officers in Rotherham sex abuse scandal Investigators looking at how the police treated complaints of child sexual exploitation in Rotherham say they are now working to identify scores of officers. The Independent Police Complaints Commission … Continue reading
446 child abuse arrests in South Yorkshire since Jay Report
446 child abuse arrests in South Yorkshire since Jay Report South Yorkshire Police have arrested 446 people on suspicion of child sexual offences in the 12 months since the Jay Report – with 72 arrests specifically for grooming. The force’s … Continue reading
Rotherham abuse scandal: IPCC identifying police officers
Rotherham abuse scandal: IPCC identifying police officers Investigators looking at how South Yorkshire Police treated complaints of child sexual exploitation in Rotherham are working to identify scores of officers. The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) said it had received 47 … Continue reading
Consultation to start on ‘neglect’ of authority figures who ignored Rotherham abuse
Consultation to start on ‘neglect’ of authority figures who ignored Rotherham abuse A consultation asking the public about punishments for those who ignored child abuse in Rotherham is set to begin later this year. Councillors and police in Rotherham who … Continue reading
Only a ‘small fraction’ of Rotherham CSE victims has come forward for help
Only a ‘small fraction’ of Rotherham CSE victims has come forward for help, says lawyer Only a small fraction of more than 1,400 victims who were sexually exploited as children in Rotherham over a 16-year period have come forward for … Continue reading
Rotherham child sex abuse suspect Basharat Hussain denied bail
Rotherham child sex abuse suspect denied bail A CHILD sex abuse suspect arrested this week after he reportedly fled the country two months ago – has been remanded in custody. Officers arrested Basharat Hussain (38), of no fixed address, at … Continue reading
Basharat Hussain – Rotherham abuse suspect reported to have fled to Pakistan arrested at Manchester Airport
Rotherham abuse suspect reported to have fled to Pakistan arrested at Manchester Airport A Rotherham child grooming suspect who had reportedly fled to Pakistan has been arrested at Manchester Airport. Basharat Hussain, 38, was arrested by South Yorkshire Police officers … Continue reading
Britain First march through Rotherham has route changed on police orders
Britain First march through Rotherham has route changed on police orders A planned march through Rotherham by hundreds of Britain First supporters next month has had its route changed on police orders to avoid the town’s main shopping areas. The … Continue reading
Is Rotherham Council still destroying evidence?
Over on http://www.gileshumphry.com some new information: Is Rotherham Council still destroying evidence? In the aftermath of the Jay report it emerged that not only had RMBC managers paid men that they had been informed were rapists to transport vulnerable girls … Continue reading
Deportation plan for evil brothers who abused children in Rotherham
Deportation plan for evil brothers who abused children in Rotherham A pair of twisted Slovakian brothers who abused young children in Rotherham are facing deportation – but only after serving jail time in the UK. Eduard and Ludovit Peticky are … Continue reading
Justice Delayed?
Judge’s EU concern after 13-month delay in sentencing Rotherham child abuse brothers Two Slovakian brothers convicted of sickening sexual attacks on young children in Rotherham were sentenced more than a year after their trial due to difficulties in finding out … Continue reading
BBC – Rotherham yet to train taxi drivers on child sex abuse
Rotherham yet to train taxi drivers on child sex abuse New training for taxi drivers on how to spot signs of child sexual exploitation has yet to be implemented in Rotherham a year after a report called for it. The … Continue reading
Life sentence for ‘horrific’ Rotherham child abuser
Life sentence for ‘horrific’ Rotherham child abuser and trafficker – as brother gets 12 years A ‘horrific’ Rotherham abuser who trafficked a five-year-old girl for sex and assaulted her himself has been given a life sentence in jail. Eduard Peticky, … Continue reading
Star – Rotherham honour killing Serious Case Review ‘mixed up’ details about victim and her sister – claim
Rotherham honour killing Serious Case Review ‘mixed up’ details about victim and her sister – claim A Rotherham grooming victim has said she believes details about her abuse were wrongly used in a review of her sister’s murder. Sarah Wilson … Continue reading
Star Exclusive: Top South Yorkshire cops got £120,000 in bonuses while abuse scandal was unfolding
Exclusive: Top South Yorkshire cops got £120,000 in bonuses while abuse scandal was unfolding At least £120,000 in bonuses were paid to senior South Yorkshire Police officers while the child grooming scandal was unfolding, The Star can reveal. More than … Continue reading
More from opinion pieces from the press
Barnardo’s cannot protect Rotherham’s children alone http://www.theguardian.com/voluntary-sector-network/2015/aug/04/barnardos-cannot-protect-rotherhams-children-alone and http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/aug/04/rotherham-police-jay-report-grooming Rotherham’s police have learned that smiles can mask abuse http://www.theguardian.com/profile/alan-billings All above spotted by Regular Reader.
Spin over substance – the abuse of statistics
This week some information of a statistical nature, was given to the local press, Star and Advertiser, who swallowed the spin, hook line and sinker. Chris Burn of the Star, has admitted to me, he has not been able to … Continue reading
Majority of Rotherham child exploitation suspects are white, claims new report
Majority of Rotherham child exploitation suspects are white, claims new report More than two-thirds of identified Rotherham child sexual exploitation offenders and suspects are white, a new report has said. New analysis from Public Health Rotherham has looked at the … Continue reading
BBC World Service Outlook – I Was Groomed by a Paedophile Gang
BBC World Service Outlook – I Was Groomed by a Paedophile Gang Rotherham is a deprived, industrial town in the north of England, which has been at the centre of a national sex abuse scandal. It’s been revealed that as … Continue reading
Violated – the book Rotherham citizens should read
Violated, the new book by Sarah Wilson is now available in the shops and online. Got a copy yesterday in Morrisons of all places, will publish a review once our reviewer has studied it. If you want to order your … Continue reading
Mahroof & Akhtar – When will Labour’s investigation report?
Councillor who ‘stifled talks’ on Rotherham sex grooming Andrew Norfolk Last updated at 12:01AM, February 6 2015 A Labour Councillor in Rotherham is under investigation by the party for his alleged use of bullying and intimidation to stifle discussion of … Continue reading
Star – Rotherham victims and families draw up new plan to tackle abuse
Rotherham victims and families draw up new plan to tackle abuse A group of Rotherham child sexual exploitation survivors and their families have helped created a new national plan to help councils tackle grooming gangs. The steering group, consisting victims, … Continue reading
Police probe into Rotherham child abuse could examine role of East Riding officer Pam Allen
Development in the saga of the child sexual exploitation story: Police probe into Rotherham child abuse could examine role of East Riding officer Pam Allen THE role of a senior East Riding Council officer who was in charge of safeguarding … Continue reading
RPHDA – a last ditch attempt at persuasion
Understand there will be a meeting with Commissioners and the Rotherham Private Hire Drivers Association (RPHDA) tomorrow. This meeting is said to be the last ditch attempt, by the RPHDA, to convince the Commissioners of their case. Their case is … Continue reading
Some summer reading
Akhtar…a spider at the centre of the taxi trade web Posted on August 29, 2014 by rothpol In 2002 a raid on Risky Business office, files held there were shredded. These files formed the basis of a report that revealed the … Continue reading
Aylesbury too!
Aylesbury child sex abuse trial: Six men found guilty Six men involved in a child sex ring in Aylesbury have been found guilty of abusing two schoolgirls. The Old Bailey heard the abuse went on for years on a “massive … Continue reading
Read it yourself – the HMIC Report
South Yorkshire – National Child Protection Inspection post inspection review Summary Protecting children is one of the most important tasks the police undertake. Only the police can investigate suspected crimes, arrest perpetrators and monitor sex offenders. Police officers have the … Continue reading
Lord Scriven calls for Crompton’s head
Peer calls for under-fire South Yorkshire Police chief to quit over abuse scandal South Yorkshire Police chief constable David Crompton has been urged to quit over the force’s handling of the child abuse scandal. Lord Scriven, the former leader of … Continue reading
John sure knows how to pick ’em!
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Have we found another example of John Healey’s poor judgement, with his public support for the Kin Kids charitable group, founded by Karen MacGregor and based in Swinton Ward, in his constituency? The first example of his dubious judgement, was … Continue reading
Support group founder charged with new offence in Rotherham grooming investigation
Support group founder charged with new offence in Rotherham grooming investigation The founder of a family support group service has been charged with a further offence as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged Rotherham child sexual exploitation offences. Karen … Continue reading
BBC – Rotherham children ‘still at risk’
Rotherham children ‘still at risk’ The police force at the centre of the Rotherham abuse scandal still needs to make “major improvements” to some child protection procedures, a report finds. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-33599061
News of a CSE related FOI
I have been very interested reading your blog and discovering news in relation to the Rotherham grooming scandal that isn’t generally reported in the wider press. Really is an excellent site. I have been attempting to establish whether or not … Continue reading
Man charged with two more offences in Rotherham child sex abuse police investigation
Man charged with two more offences in Rotherham child sex abuse police investigation A man has been charged with two more offences in connection with the ongoing Rotherham child sex abuse investigations. Operation Clover detectives as South Yorkshire Police have … Continue reading
Four Rotherham child grooming suspects representing themselves in court due to legal aid strike
Four Rotherham child grooming suspects representing themselves in court due to legal aid strike Four defendants accused of being part of a Rotherham child sexual exploitation network have been left without lawyers as a result of the ongoing legal aid … Continue reading
CSE progress in Rotherham health services slammed
CSE progress in Rotherham health services slammed as ‘unacceptable’ by watchdog Progress on child sex exploitation in Rotherham is ‘unacceptable’ and ‘too slow’, says a care watchdog. The Care Quality Commission has reviewed how effectively health services in the town … Continue reading
‘Lack of understanding’ over Rotherham child abuse
‘Lack of understanding’ over Rotherham child abuse Health services in Rotherham still have a “lack of understanding” about who should be dealing with child abuse, a new report has said. Sue McMillan, of the Care Quality Commission (CQC), said communication … Continue reading
Alexis Jay Star Report – council turned a blind eye
Rotherham councillors ‘tried to keep a lid on grooming scandal’, says Alexis Jay Rotherham councillors ‘tried to keep a lid’ on the town’s grooming scandal, the professor who revealed the full extent of the problem has said. Alexis Jay said … Continue reading
Alexis Jay: ‘Politicians wanted to keep a lid on it’
A timely reminder of the political dimension surrounding the Prof Jay Report: Alexis Jay on child sex abuse: ‘Politicians wanted to keep a lid on it’ Her devastating Rotherham report blew open the national debate on child sex abuse. Now … Continue reading
One way or the other this isn’t going to end pretty
We are slowly slowly coming towards a bit of a stand off here. For most of my taxi driving colleagues this whole anger against the council is against a massive escalation in costs. For those who see an opportunity, they’re … Continue reading
Police ‘pursuing’ Rotherham grooming suspect who fled to Pakistan
Police ‘pursuing’ Rotherham grooming suspect who fled to Pakistan Police say they are ‘pursuing’ the return of a Rotherham child grooming suspect who has skipped bail and fled to Pakistan. Basharat Hussain, 38, had been arrested as part of Operation … Continue reading
Council Meeting – a couple of questions in need of answers
Yes Labour voted for the new Taxi regulations …with the exception of Showkat Ali, who spoke and apparently voted against the new rules. Showkat has always appreciated the comforts of a taxi. I’m informed that two LP Councillors declared an … Continue reading
Six Rotherham abuse suspects to stand trial in December
Six Rotherham abuse suspects to stand trial in December Six defendants charged with alleged Rotherham child sexual exploitation offences are to stand trial in December. The four men and two women appeared at Sheffield Crown Court this morning for a … Continue reading
Rotherham child sex abuse expert begins work on national inquiry
Rotherham child sex abuse expert begins work on national inquiry The woman who blew the lid on the child sexual exploitation scandal in Rotherham is to begin working on a national inquiry into historical child abuse today. Professor Alexis Jay, … Continue reading
Rotherham councillors back controversial new licensing laws for taxi drivers
Rotherham councillors back controversial new licensing laws for taxi drivers Councillors have backed tougher new licensing measures for Rotherham taxi drivers – including putting CCTV in all cabs – despite the implementation of the measures being delayed. The policy had … Continue reading
New Rotherham taxi regulations approved
New Rotherham taxi regulations approved ROTHERHAM’S new stringent taxi licensing policy has been formally approved. Commissioner Mary Ney agreed the new rules — including CCTV in all cabs — on Tuesday. The policy’s measures set high standards for the fitness … Continue reading
Breaking – Latest from RPHDA, what planet are they on?
The latest from our taxi drivers association, hints at desperation to me, especially so, after yesterday’s meeting with Commissioner Ney? Wonder what drivers make of this? CCTV – we have proposed that we do not disagree with the camera system. … Continue reading
Passports taken off Rotherham child abuse defendants ahead of Crown Court date
Passports taken off Rotherham child abuse defendants ahead of Crown Court date Six defendants charged as part of a major police investigation into Rotherham child sexual exploitation are to appear at Sheffield Crown Court later this week. The four men … Continue reading
Five in court on Rotherham child sex abuse charges
Five in court on Rotherham child sex abuse charges FOUR suspects charged with child sexual exploitation offences in Rotherham have appeared at court, along with another suspect who appeared via videolink from his bed. Qurban Ali (52), Majid Bostan (37), … Continue reading
Rotherham paedophile gangs are still abusing young girls Exclusive
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Rotherham paedophile gangs are still abusing young girls Exclusive: Gangs of Asian paedophiles are still preying on underage girls in Rotherham, claims a survivor of the abuse A survivor of Rotherham’s paedophile gangs claims that child exploitation is still common … Continue reading
Woman charged with child sexual exploitation offences in Rotherham
Woman charged with child sexual exploitation offences in Rotherham A WOMAN has today been charged with a number of offences relating to child sexual exploitation in Rotherham between 1993 and 1995. Shelley Davies, 40, has been charged with conspiracy to … Continue reading
Rotherham abuse victims and families ‘vindicated’ by NCA investigation
From today’s Star: Rotherham abuse victims and families ‘vindicated’ by NCA investigation Victims of the Rotherham child sexual exploitation scandal and their families say they feel ‘vindicated’ by the initial findings of a major new investigation which has identified hundreds … Continue reading
the last writings from dying rat?
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This was originally left as a comment, too good to miss: What silly boy Asbo is. Such is his popularity that I am informed that he is having to fortify his family home to protect himself from the disillusioned who … Continue reading
Three more charged in major Rotherham child sexual exploitation investigation
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Three more charged in major Rotherham child sexual exploitation investigation Three more people have been charged as part of a major investigation into child sexual exploitation in Rotherham. http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/local/three-more-charged-in-major-rotherham-child-sexual-exploitation-investigation-1-7341608 and now the Advertiser: Three more arrests in Rotherham child sex … Continue reading
Taxi strike counter productive
Over the last couple of days much new information has come to hand to explain what has been happening within the taxi trade and the drivers. The Rotherham Private Hire Drivers association is revealed to be a rabble run by … Continue reading
Inspectors criticise police over abuse inquiry conduct
The BBC: Inspectors criticise police over abuse inquiry conduct Police in England and Wales have been accused of failing to carry out effective investigations into allegations of child abuse and neglect. An Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) report looked at 576 … Continue reading
Second Rotherham taxi protest planned today
Second Rotherham taxi protest planned today Rotherham taxi drivers vowed to carry on with strike action with another protest set for 4pm today. Drivers withdrew their services in response to new licensing laws set to come in on July 6, … Continue reading
The truth of the matter…..
From the inside The majority of Taxi trade is for the Asians…..true. But the secret is that Maroof and his cousins own most of the Taxi firms, with the exception of A1 and some other on Dalton Lane. The same … Continue reading
Star – Rotherham taxi drivers on strike over CCTV rule
Rotherham taxi drivers on strike over CCTV rule Taxi drivers in Rotherham have begun an “indefinite” strike over new rules requiring them to install CCTV cameras. The new licensing policy has been imposed by the council following the Jay report … Continue reading
Taxi strike latest!
Taxi drivers to take strike action in Rotherham tomorrow – with ‘blockades’ threatened Rotherham taxi drivers are set to go on strike from tomorrow in protest at controversial new licensing laws being introduced in the wake of the child sexual … Continue reading
Lord Janner faces historical sex abuse prosecution
Lord Janner faces historical sex abuse prosecution Lord Janner will be prosecuted over claims of historical child sexual abuse after a review overturned a decision by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). Prosecutors announced in April that the 86-year-old peer would … Continue reading
Furious Rotherham taxi drivers threaten strike action over new regulations in wake of abuse scandal
From the Star: Furious Rotherham taxi drivers threaten strike action over new regulations in wake of abuse scandal More than 100 furious Rotherham taxi drivers have threatened strike action over new regulations designed to combat child sexual exploitation. http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/local/video-furious-rotherham-taxi-drivers-threaten-strike-action-over-new-regulations-in-wake-of-abuse-scandal-1-7332993
Decision time
Commissioner Ney’s Meeting Monday, 29th June, 2015 10.30 a.m. Attendance details Agenda frontsheet PDF 16 KB Agenda reports pack PDF 970 KB Printed draft minutes PDF 27 KB Venue: Town Hall, The Crofts, Moorgate Street, Rotherham. S60 2TH
Star – Five Rotherham taxi drivers have licenses revoked
Five Rotherham taxi drivers have licenses revoked in relation to child abuse investigations Five Rotherham taxi drivers have had their licenses revoked in relation to investigations into child sexual exploitation, it has been revealed. Commissioner Mary Ney said that of … Continue reading
Greville Janner – latest twist in the tale
The Janner story has moved on, he will now be brought before the Courts and people are beginning to rightly call for the DPP’s resignation. Alison Saunders does have an abysmal record of putting a protective ring-fence around Establishment figures. … Continue reading
Two aspects to corruption and organised crime…
Those who commit the crimes, and those who know, but keep quiet….letting the criminals get away with it. There are a lot of complaints from those who say they are now suffering because of the crimes by the few. Saying … Continue reading
Today’s Times – Police hid report!
Rotherham child abuse defendant has passport seized – as co-accused ‘too ill’ to attend court
Rotherham child abuse defendant has passport seized – as co-accused ‘too ill’ to attend court A defendant in a Rotherham child sexual exploitation investigation has had his passport seized – while one of his co-accused missed a court date on … Continue reading
Sajid Bostan and Arshid Hussain – bailed over 56 Rotherham child sex abuse charges
Two bailed over 56 Rotherham child sex abuse charges ROTHERHAM child sex abuse suspect Sajid Bostan has appeared before a judge today charged with 11 offences. He was bailed to appear at Sheffield Crown Court on July 9. Another suspect, … Continue reading
Rotherham abuse suspects bailed
Rotherham abuse suspects bailed Two women and a man jailed over child sexual exploitation Rotherham have been bailed. They were arrested as part of Operation Clover – an investigation into non-recent child sexual exploitation, which has seen 16 suspects arrested … Continue reading
Confidential police reports reveal ‘threats to life’ to failed child sexual exploitation victims
Spotted for us by Regular Reader: Confidential police reports reveal ‘threats to life’ to failed child sexual exploitation victims Birmingham Mail campaign sees release of bombshell documents which reveal true horror and scale of Asian grooming and trafficking gangs http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/confidential-police-reports-reveal-threats-9514835
Women arrested over child sexual exploitation in Rotherham
Women arrested over child sexual exploitation in Rotherham Detectives have made three more arrests as part of an operation into child sexual exploitation in Rotherham. http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/crime/women-arrested-over-child-sexual-exploitation-in-rotherham-1-7324903
Police identify ‘hundreds’ of Rotherham child sex offenders
Police identify ‘hundreds’ of Rotherham child sex offenders About 300 potential offenders have been identified in an investigation into child sex abuse in Rotherham, the National Crime Agency (NCA) has said. The inquiry, named Operation Stovewood, began last December in … Continue reading
Sajid Bostan charged with 11 child sex offences
Rotherham man charged with 11 child sex offences A man has been charged with 11 offences relating to historic child sexual exploitation in Rotherham. Sajid Bostan, of Vernon Road, Rotherham, has now been bailed and will appear at Rotherham Magistrates’ … Continue reading
Major trial into Rotherham child sexual exploitation offences to start in Sheffield later this year
From today’s Star: Major trial into Rotherham child sexual exploitation offences to start in Sheffield later this year A major trial into allegations of historic child sexual exploitation offences in Rotherham will start later this year. Read on: http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/local/major-trial-into-rotherham-child-sexual-exploitation-offences-to-start-in-sheffield-later-this-year-1-7321031
Advertiser – Three arrested on suspicion of child abduction
Three arrested on suspicion of child abduction TWO teenagers and another man have been arrested on suspicion of child abduction after a 14 year-old girl reportedly went missing Police were called at 9.50pm yesterday (June 18) following reports a 14-year-old … Continue reading
Rotherham MP writes fresh letter to David Cameron over child sex exploitation
From the Star: Rotherham MP writes fresh letter to David Cameron over child sex exploitation A Rotherham MP who has been lobbying Government for action to tackle child abuse has written a fresh letter to Prime Minister David Cameron. In … Continue reading
RMBC – See our plan to improve Rotherham
Thanks for this spot goes to Regular Reader: See our plan to improve Rotherham The Council has submitted its Improvement Plan to the Government for their comments. Leader of the Council, Cllr Chris Read said: “We are currently consulting with … Continue reading
BBC looking for information?
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Grateful to the supplier of this scan of a leaflet being distributed in Town:
Where next for the taxi licensing clean up?
All the signs are encouraging, the Commissioners are on to sorting out the licensing of taxi drivers. There are three issues that remain to be addressed and will require decisive action, after the further exposure of wrongdoing connected to the … Continue reading
Telegraph – two links, not to be missed
An anonymous contributor sent me these links, well worth a read: Theresa May: Child abuse in the UK runs far deeper than you know The inquiry into child abuse is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to expose abuse and protect children in … Continue reading
Decision date set for CCTV in Rotherham taxis
Decision date set for CCTV in Rotherham taxis Rotherham council will decide whether or not to make taxis in the town install CCTV cameras on June 29. The proposal has sparked an angry response from black cab drivers in Rotherham … Continue reading
Star – Sex abuse offences against children on the increase
Sex abuse offences against children on the increase Police are recording 85 child sex crimes every day after a dramatic spike in reports of abuse, new figures reveal. In South Yorkshire, there were 952 sex offences against children recorded last … Continue reading
Rotherham PC ‘failed to act on abuse case’
From the BBC: Rotherham PC ‘failed to act on abuse case’ A police officer called to a child abuse case in Rotherham failed to investigate it, a victim has said. PC Hassan Ali, who died this year, is said to … Continue reading
Panorama – Stolen Childhoods
BBC Panorama – Stolen Childhoods: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b05zv4bw/panorama-stolen-childhoods-the-legacy-of-grooming Warning this is a harrowing tale that moves the story on.
Lies exposed!
The blog that was intended to by Rothpol’s nemesis, was still pedalling the fantasy that the problems with child sexual exploitation, were ‘lies and half truths’, nothing more. Some lies! Some half truths! Make your own mind up, in the … Continue reading
Justice required?
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More harrowing revelations from the Prof Jay Report, as told by Andrew Norfolk on Wednesday August 27th 2014:
Man charged with Rotherham child sex offences
Man charged with Rotherham child sex offences 5 minutes ago From the section Sheffield & South Yorkshire A man has been charged with 45 offences relating to child sexual exploitation in Rotherham, according to South Yorkshire Police. Arshid Hussain, 40, … Continue reading
Rotherham sex-grooming suspect skips bail and flees to Pakistan
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Rotherham sex-grooming suspect skips bail and flees to Pakistan Andrew Norfolk A key suspect in a police investigation triggered by the Rotherham sex-grooming scandal has skipped bail and fled to Pakistan. Basharat Hussain, 38, was arrested last year on suspicion … Continue reading
New Arrest Made!
Man charged in Rotherham child sexual exploitation investigation to be kept in custody – as new arrest made A man charged with a string of child sexual exploitation offences in Rotherham is to be kept in custody until his next … Continue reading
Prof John Drew to lead inquiry into South Yorkshire Police
Rotherham Child Abuse scandal: Prof John Drew to lead inquiry into South Yorkshire Police A former chief executive of the Youth Justice Board is to lead an inquiry into South Yorkshire Police’s handling of reports of child sex abuse. Professor … Continue reading
Bannaras Hussain – Remanded in custody
Goole man in court over Rotherham sex charges A man has appeared in court in Rotherham charged with 22 offences against girls under 16. Bannaras Hussain, 35, of Bridge Close in Goole, was remanded in custody at Rotherham Magistrates’ Court. … Continue reading
Brothers face Rotherham child sex charges
Brothers face Rotherham child sex charges Two brothers have been charged with child sexual offences in the Rotherham area dating back to the 1990s. Bannaras Hussain, 35, of Bridge Close, Goole, faces 22 offences against girls under 16 spanning four … Continue reading
They think its all over..it isn’t
What other than genes, link Banaras & Sageer Hussain, recently charged with numerous counts of CSE, including rape and pimping, with their family member Akhtar? I know, and if you read some of the reports and newspaper articles you can … Continue reading
Justice required 1400 times or more?
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Going through a collection of newspapers prior to disposal, I happened across a short series of Times newspapers from 27 August 2014 to 30 August 2014, containing the harrowing revelations from the Prof Jay Report, as told by Andrew Norfolk: … Continue reading
Campaigner’s call for new Rotherham child abuse scandal probe
One not to be missed by Michael Upton, from the Advertiser: Campaigner’s call for new Rotherham child abuse scandal probe Posted On: 05 June 2015 A CAMPAIGNER has called for an inquiry into the actions of senior public officials embroiled … Continue reading
Appeal to back CSE research project
Appeal to back CSE research project COUNCIL leader Chris Read has urged people to join in a project aimed at helping the authority tackle child sexual exploitation and shape services for victims and survivors. A research project led by the … Continue reading
Giles Humphry – Jahangir Akhtar gets in touch
Giles Humphry has recently posted this account of contact with Venture Taxis, seems like he got an over reaction? Jahangir Akhtar gets in touch Venture Taxis of Wath was recently exposed as having been operating without a licence for a … Continue reading
Rotherham being ‘blighted’ by repeated demonstrations, says commissioner
Spotted in the Star: Rotherham being ‘blighted’ by repeated demonstrations, says commissioner Frequent marches, demonstrations and protests about the Rotherham grooming scandal are having an ‘unacceptable impact’ on people in the town, a council commissioner has warned. Commissioner Mary Ney … Continue reading
Child Protection Chief in payout scandal
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Three interesting pieces from today’s Times, concerning the outrageous payout for failure. Thanks for the images goes to Regular Reader: .
About Time!
Rotherham councillors and staff to undergo training Councillors and council staff in Rotherham will undergo training and political mentorship as part of a raft of measures to improve performance. The proposals were revealed in a draft improvement plan drawn up … Continue reading
CSE Denial – The duty of the citizen?
I think we have to be careful using terms like mob rule…elected officials have the right to determine local by-laws, but in a democracy citizens have a right to protest and demonstrate – legally. There is a bigger question around … Continue reading
Sarah Champion – The Red Interview
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My attention was brought to the following interview of Rotherham’s MP, Sarah Champion for Red Magazine. It is as wide ranging as it is revealing, but was she wise to be quite so candid as to her future intentions? .
Bostan Castle Revisited
The Bostan ‘Bad brothers’ have been further implicated in involvement in Rotherham’s CSE scandal. Sajid and Majid were the first of the ‘Bostan bad brothers’ to be arrested, and had their Taxi Licences suspended in short order, along with that … Continue reading
Police were warned in 2006 that Asian grooming gangs were ‘acting with impunity’ in South Yorkshire
Police were warned in 2006 that Asian grooming gangs were ‘acting with impunity’ in South Yorkshire Police were warned in 2006 that they were letting the Asian ringleaders of suspected grooming gangs ‘act with seeming impunity’ in South Yorkshire. Drug … Continue reading
Star – Seven arrested at South Yorkshire hotels over suspected child sexual exploitation offences
Seven arrested at South Yorkshire hotels over suspected child sexual exploitation offences http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/local/seven-arrested-at-south-yorkshire-hotels-over-suspected-child-sexual-exploitation-offences-1-7243332 Lawyer calls for national child abuse inquiry to look at police failures in South Yorkshire http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/crime/lawyer-calls-for-national-child-abuse-inquiry-to-look-at-police-failures-in-south-yorkshire-1-7245961 Regular Reader
Questions for Jahangir Akhtar
In 2002 a raid on Risky Business office, files held there were shredded. These files formed the basis of a report that revealed the extent of CSE in Rotherham. This report named names, schools and other places where young girls, … Continue reading
South Yorkshire Police given list of key Sheffield and Rotherham abuse suspects in 2003
EXCLUSIVE: South Yorkshire Police given list of key Sheffield and Rotherham abuse suspects in 2003 http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/local/exclusive-south-yorkshire-police-given-list-of-key-sheffield-and-rotherham-abuse-suspects-in-2003-1-7243228 Rotherham abuse warning reports released http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-32586558 The Star article says: “The list of suspected offenders has been redacted from a version of the report … Continue reading
Those Akhtar ‘clones’ ready and waiting?
The most obvious of the Akhtar ‘clones’ was made clear in the person of Jones, the victor of the selection for the Rotherham West Ward. The selection battle started with the declaration by Jahangir Akhtar, ‘he would choose the candidate’! … Continue reading
Bostan Castle?
Saghir Alam and Taiba Yasseen were selected to fight the Boston Castle Ward. Boston Castle Ward, the former stomping ground of Mahroof Hussain, managed to select this father and daughter pairing, with more than a little support from ‘the Bostan … Continue reading
A Fresh Start? Or Labour’s Cynicism?
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Labour’s cynicism? What do readers think? Image taken from the Advertiser of 18th April 2015: .
Birmingham and the Black Country bear “significant similarities” to Rotherham
Birmingham and the Black Country bear “significant similarities” to Rotherham That’s a pretty major conurbation whatever way you look at it http://www.expressandstar.com/news/crime/2015/05/02/sex-abuse-gangs-in-black-country-significant-similarities-to-rotherham-scandal-say-police/ http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2015/05/02/parks-hotels-and-taxis-the-terrifying-truth-about-child-exploitation-in-the-black-country/ http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/child-sexual-exploitation-force-west-9151006#ICID=sharebar_twitter Well that’s further shed loads of Labour politicians who clearly knew nothing, and who will have … Continue reading
South Yorkshire Police nominated for award for ‘raising awareness’ of child sexual exploitation
South Yorkshire Police nominated for award for ‘raising awareness’ of child sexual exploitation http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/local/south-yorkshire-police-nominated-for-award-for-raising-awareness-of-child-sexual-exploitation-1-7239956 Nominations list here: http://www.publicsectorcommunicationsawards.co.uk/2015-shortlist …and how they are getting on: http://www.southyorks.police.uk/help-and-advice/child-sexual-exploitation Regular Reader
Caven, whatsername and dangerous big gobs
I am easy going about Caven and whatsername’s begrudging apologies for legally unfounded accusations they made about the local MP, regarding their failures and knowledge of CSE. The court will sort out more fulsome apologies in the near future, and … Continue reading
Doing the rounds – Sarah Champion Video
Doing the rounds, is this video compilation called: CSE A Timeline Of Deceipt, The Evasive and Forgetful Sarah Champion. https://vid.me/7Zu0
‘Saint’ Sarah? Or…..?
Spotted by Regular Reader. This appears to be somewhat overdoing it, in the process towards cannonisation of ‘Saint Sarah’? From Red Magazine: Sarah Champion MP: the quiet heroine changing our world By Janice Turner Posted on April 28, 2015 http://www.redonline.co.uk/red-women/interviews/sarah-champion-mp-interview-red-magazine … Continue reading
Not a shred of denial left in Rotherham
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Thought readers would like to see this, spotted by Regular Reader who also provided the image. .
Police and targets
Police ignored child sex abuse gangs to chase Labour targets for car theft: Whistleblower says money was directed away from protecting children in order to pursue ‘priority crimes’ Police were too busy chasing Labour crime targets to protect young girls … Continue reading
Sonia Sharp – An error in hiring?
The BBC brings us this report: Ex-Rotherham children’s boss Sonia Sharp quits Australia role The woman who was in charge of children’s services in Rotherham for three years during the grooming scandal has left her job in Australia. Sonia Sharp … Continue reading
Some thoughts upon the elections
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If all else fails, the ‘old fashioned’* ways still work. I am grateful to our contributor, who supplied the information as a printed sheet and enclosed the couple of leaflets, they were referring to all sent by post. I have … Continue reading
Man arrested in child sexual exploitation probe in Rotherham
Man arrested in child sexual exploitation probe in Rotherham A man has been arrested on suspicion of child sexual exploitation in Rotherham. The 31-year-old was arrested in the town on suspicion of aiding and abetting the rape of a girl … Continue reading
David Cameron demands ‘greater co-operation’ on Rotherham grooming scandal investigations
David Cameron demands ‘greater co-operation’ on Rotherham grooming scandal investigations Prime minister David Cameron has urged the different organisations investigating the Rotherham grooming scandal to show ‘much greater co-operation’. In a letter to Labour’s Sarah Champion, Mr Cameron confirmed he … Continue reading
National Crime Agency widens South Yorkshire Police inquiry
National Crime Agency widens South Yorkshire Police inquiry Investigations into South Yorkshire Police’s handling of child sexual exploitation allegations in Rotherham are being widened. The National Crime Agency (NCA) said it will review three inquiries, only one of which led … Continue reading
Question for Tajamal Khan
“listen to and stand up with residents wishers” , yes this guy needs to pay a visit to the mosque and tell his mates about renting houses out and turning a blind eye , be a start? Cooker. Don’t miss: … Continue reading
Kevin and Darren – a leaflet!
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Thanks for this, goes to our Regular Reader: Readers should also consult, the Daz the defector files.
Revealed: child sex abuse gang ‘with tentacles that go round the world’
Revealed: child sex abuse gang ‘with tentacles that go round the world’ Full details of paedophile ring’s activity can be reported for first time after trial of two of them, John Denham and Matthew Stansfield, ended with convictions http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/apr/22/child-sex-paedophile-abuse-gang-revealed-trial-two-convictions Spotted … Continue reading
Rotherham pattern of abuse now breaks surface in Doncaster
Rotherham pattern of abuse now breaks surface in Doncaster “Doncaster Council and South Yorkshire Police are now working together introducing a taxi licensing scheme – 800 taxi drivers are being required to attend CSE awareness raising and training. All takeaways … Continue reading
Justice Denied!
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How many of these I’ll not call then people since they are monsters, have got away with Child sex abuse, because they have money and are protected by the others in the right places?
Labour’s Entrist Infiltrators
I must say I find the Labour Party difficult to fathom? First they go in to full denial mode then they fail to mention it on election materials and now it seems, Labour are not even fielding their own candidates … Continue reading
Musings on the election so far….1 The dog that isn’t barking.
Where are Respect? Where are you Yvonne Ridley, where are the local young Mirpuri origin voters who want an alternative to the misogynistic biraderi leadership; the anti education, pro caste leadership who have so damaged their community and those young … Continue reading
Can’t be true, can it?
Rotherham Worker ‘Told To Give Girls To Abusers’ The ex-protection worker says she repeatedly raised concerns about men taking girls away but her boss told her to “let them go”. http://news.sky.com/story/1465825/rotherham-worker-told-to-give-girls-to-abusers Samson
Sarah Champion and the cesspit that is Rotherham
The reality is that Sarah Champion walked unknowingly into a cesspit. Look at the dates of her selection process and at that time, only a very small number of people realised the extent of the problem….she knew nothing of the … Continue reading
Champion Choice
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Also featuring in Private Eye is this observation on Sarah Champion’s rather strange choice of Election Agent, Reg Littleboy, known to us as the ‘grinning goon’: .
Borough Council Election Coverage 2015
Rotherham Politics local Borough Council election coverage 2015. Ward by Ward coverage, each link will take you to the detailed information on each election battle: Anston and Woodsetts Boston Castle Brinsworth and Catcliffe Dinnington Hellaby Holderness Hoober Keppel Maltby Rawmarsh … Continue reading
Blair a megalomaniac?
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Is this the proof ‘megalomaniac’ Blair DOES want to rule the world? Ex-PM accused of bidding for global domination after vow to set up ‘leaders club’ Vowed to set up exclusive club of ex-statesman in Newsweek interview Described his ideas … Continue reading
All right for some?
New Rotherham Council managers in line for 25 per cent pay rises due to ‘negative publicity’ Rotherham Council’s new chief executive could be paid an extra £40,000 per year as a result of ‘negative publicity’ from the grooming scandal. The … Continue reading
Mr Moribund’s Leaflet
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My son (who is a serving soldier and currently absent from his electoral address) received this leaflet from Mr Moribund. The leaflet has his full name on it as well as his address. Now a couple of things come to … Continue reading
Surely something missing?
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Rothpol brings you another interesting leaflet courtesy of Dave Smith. I’m sure there is something missing?
Kevin Barron – A leaflet
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Thanks to Dave Smith and his scanner, I can bring you this leaflet from Kevin Barron, the incubent, who is showing some serious signs of distress in his campaign for re-election:
A Labour Leaflet at last
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The first labour leaflet of the election proper, thanks to our spotter 1st time user:
The Day Sir Nutkin Came to Town
It was a chilly Saturday morning in Dinnington, my self and Mr Lewis had decided to go shopping. As we were about to avail ourselves of a Tesco trolley we saw the not fit for purpose deputy leader of RMBC; … Continue reading
Ed Miliband: Rotherham girls ‘dreadfully let down’
From the BBC a report: Ed Miliband: Rotherham girls ‘dreadfully let down’ Ed Miliband has admitted “young girls were dreadfully let down” by Labour in Rotherham. The leader of the party said: “We got it wrong and I’m sorry for … Continue reading
Advertiser News Thursday 2nd April 2015
Two taxi licences suspended over grooming claims Posted On: 02 April 2015 THE LICENCES of two taxi drivers have been revoked after they were arrested on suspicion of historic sexual offences against underage girls. http://www.rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/98089/two-taxi-licences-suspended-over-grooming-claims.aspx
News One Thursday 2nd April 2015
The Rotherham case in the Supreme Court: Deference, reasonableness and proportionality | Public law for everyone http://publiclawforeveryone.com/2015/02/25/the-rotherham-case-in-the-supreme-court-deference-reasonableness-and-proportionality/ Why is Britain mum on Rotherham rape cases? Is it because this would hurt Britain’s multiculturalism image? http://www.quora.com/Why-is-Britain-mum-on-Rotherham-rape-cases-Is-it-because-this-would-hurt-Britains-multiculturalism-image Liberty GB – After Rotherham: … Continue reading
News from the Star 1st April 2015
Rotherham abuse victims ‘still not being listened to’ Child sex abuse victims in Rotherham claim they are still not being listened to and are treated as an ‘embarrassment’ to the town. http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/local/rotherham-abuse-victims-still-not-being-listened-to-1-7186411 Victims and family reveal how lives were devastated … Continue reading
Rotherham child abuse is the fault of the Labour party
This was garnered from twitter: Bruce On Politics http://www.bruceonpolitics.com/ Rotherham child abuse is the fault of the Labour party There seem to be two sorts of child abuse prevalent in Britain, that by freemasons, which is centered on children’s homes, … Continue reading
Rotherham – Two arrests!
Two arrests in Rotherham CSE investigation TWO men have been arrested as part of an investigation into allegations of historical child sexual exploitation in Rotherham. The men, aged 37 and 36, were arrested on Monday in the Rotherham area on … Continue reading
A bad workman blames his tools?
New Rotherham children’s chief slams schools over continuing failure to tackle CSE Rotherham’s director of children’s services has condemned an “astonishing” lack of engagement by schools to tackle child sexual exploitation (CSE) in the borough while urging a greater focus … Continue reading
BREAKING: Two more arrests in historic Rotherham child abuse investigation
BREAKING: Two more arrests in historic Rotherham child abuse investigation Two more men have been arrested as part of an investigation into historic child sexual exploitation in Rotherham. http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/local/breaking-two-more-arrests-in-historic-rotherham-child-abuse-investigation-1-7184393
The Worksop Guardian – Council pays out £425,000 for child sexual abuse
Council in £425,000 payments to child abuse victims More than £425,000 has been paid out by Nottinghamshire County Council to date in relation to historic sex abuse at care homes, figures have shown. Nottinghamshire Police’s investigation into abuse across numerous … Continue reading
Friday Evening News – 27 March 2015
Full South Yorkshire Police CSE inspection to start after elections, PCC announces http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/full-south-yorkshire-police-cse-inspection-to-start-after-elections-pcc-announces-1-7180022 Ukip is the sleaziest and most disreputable party in Britain, voters say http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/ukip-is-the-sleaziest-and-most-disreputable-party-in-britain-voters-say-10139551.html UKIP Manchester candidate apologises for ‘shameful’ Islam gaffe at National Youth Debate in city … Continue reading
Breaking – Rotherham abuse scandal: IPCC probe expands
Rotherham abuse scandal: IPCC probe expands The police watchdog has said it is investigating complaints against 42 South Yorkshire Police officers over the handling of child sexual exploitation in Rotherham. The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) said it was looking … Continue reading
News Review Thursday 26 March 2015 inc LibDem Quits!
The Star: Town Halls want new powers in wake of Rotherham child sexual exploitation scandal Town halls have called for new powers to help them intervene to prevent children being groomed for sex – in the wake of the Rotherham … Continue reading
Social Work Academics say: ???
‘Louise Casey report into CSE represents a missed opportunity for children’ Social work academics scrutinise the scope and methodology of Louise Casey’s report into child sexual exploitation in Rotherham http://www.communitycare.co.uk/2015/03/20/louise-casey-report-cse-represents-missed-opportunity-children/ and earlier: Louise Casey “decks” Rotherham MBC – is this … Continue reading
The Lessons of Rotherham
The Lessons of Rotherham Last August, Rotherham, an industrial town in northern England, was thrust into the headlines when a government report detailed how gangs of local men had raped and trafficked at least 1,400 girls, some as young as … Continue reading
Monday’s Star Reports
More than 650 child sexual exploitation referrals to South Yorkshire Police in under a year http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/local/more-than-650-child-sexual-exploitation-referrals-to-south-yorkshire-police-in-under-a-year-1-7170140 Sheffield peer calls for police inquiry “A minister is to meet a Sheffield peer over the police’s handling of the Rotherham child sex abuse … Continue reading
Said Omar Mohammed AKA Stephen Mullins
A reminder of who we are dealing with, part of the web dirty tricks department of Jahangir and Mahroof: https://twitter.com/noskysplitscree/status/577245463885250560 https://nolimits779.wordpress.com/2013/08/28/said-omar-mohammed-dr-nayyer-afroz-mullins/ parsonage This is a fine example of Stephen Mullins handiwork: See it in the original post: Friday Night is … Continue reading
Dr Sonia Sharp fresh problems in Australia!
Ex-Rotherham Council children’s director under review by new Australian bosses http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/local/ex-rotherham-council-children-s-director-under-review-by-new-australian-bosses-1-7167113 Previously (late December 2014) Victorian education official Sonia Sharp sidelined over UK sex abuse cases http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/victorian-education-official-sonia-sharp-sidelined-over-uk-sex-abuse-cases/story-fni0fit3-1227162902857 Labor backs down on pledge to remove education deputy secretary Dr Sonia Sharp … Continue reading
External investigators called in by Rotherham Council over alleged theft of key child abuse files
External investigators called in by Rotherham Council over alleged theft of key child abuse files External investigators have been called in by Rotherham Council as part of a review into the alleged theft of key child abuse files in 2002, … Continue reading
Local News Thursday 19 March 2015
Sheffield ‘no different’ to Rotherham over child sexual exploitation failures http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/local/sheffield-no-different-to-rotherham-over-child-sexual-exploitation-failures-1-7162888 2,100 fall in Rotherham jobless http://www.rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/97945/2-100-fall-in-rotherham-jobless.aspx More correctly 2100 are off job seekers allowance – that does not necessarily mean they are in employment. This is not a piece … Continue reading
A Labour leaflet, now there’s a rare thing!
Communities and Local Government Select Committee Latest Report Published – The Roger Stone ‘in denial’ edition
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http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201415/cmselect/cmcomloc/1114/1114.pdf Roger Stone’s Written Evidence: http://data.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/committeeevidence.svc/evidencedocument/communities-and-local-government-committee/jay-report-into-child-sexual-abuse-in-rotherham/written/18419.pdf
BBC – Rotherham abuse: Ofsted ‘failed to detect abuse’
Rotherham abuse: Ofsted ‘failed to detect abuse’ Government inspectors failed to detect child sexual exploitation in Rotherham because they trusted council staff, a report by MPs has said. The Communities and Local Government Committee said Ofsted inspections had been “ineffective”. … Continue reading
who needs Top Gear? Sarah the self-confessed petrol-head
who needs Top Gear? Sarah the self-confessed petrol-head at 37 minutes in http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0546hkc/sunday-politics-yorkshire-and-lincolnshire-15032015 RR
Poppy Wreath claim catches Sarah out
Originally in Guido Fawkes’ column in the Sun (paywalled) http://order-order.com/2015/03/15/read-guido-in-the-sun-on-sunday-online-2/ http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2995549/Labour-MP-Sarah-Champion-billed-taxpayer-17-poppy-wreath-Remembrance-Day.html http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/local/rotherham-mp-sarah-champion-to-repay-expenses-after-claiming-17-cost-of-poppy-wreath-1-7156663 Story spotted for us by RR and Samson.
New four-person panel named in child abuse inquiry and an admission from Theresa May
New four-person panel named in child abuse inquiry http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-31853409 and http://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/mar/12/child-abuse-inquiry-gets-statutory-footing-as-new-panel-members-named Theresa May: Child abuse in the UK runs far deeper than you know http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/11471282/Theresa-May-Child-abuse-in-the-UK-runs-far-deeper-than-you-know.html RR
‘Deaf to the victims’: South Yorkshire Police face full-scale probe on child grooming
‘Deaf to the victims’: South Yorkshire Police face full-scale probe on child grooming – (updated) http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/main-topics/general-news/deaf-to-the-victims-south-yorkshire-police-face-full-scale-probe-on-child-grooming-1-7155387 Statement by Dr Alan Billings, South Yorkshire PCC: http://www.southyorkshire-pcc.gov.uk/News-and-Events/News/StatementofDrAlanBillings.aspx RR Inspection of South Yorkshire Police ordered in wake of new child sex abuse revelations … Continue reading
Has the BBC woken up?
Quite suddenly the BBC has woken up to the abuse that has been taking place in Rotherham, and rather than just reporting on the news coming from other parts of the MSM, it is finding the news. This is to … Continue reading
Press Friday 13 March 2015
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From the Express: Eastern European immigrants ‘illegally marrying underage girls’ in Rotherham EASTERN European immigrants are illegally marrying underage girls in scandal-hit Rotherham, a councillor has claimed. The latest shocking revelation came in the town where government appointed commissioners have … Continue reading
PM Programme and Police failures to tackle CSE!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b054t9hg#auto BBC PM Prog 5.00pm today Relevant story starts 13 mins in. It’s about large scale CSE in Sheffield, and the police response to it, which was eventually to close investigations down! I am grateful to both our spotters of … Continue reading
Roger Stone – Finally a link that works to his CLG appearance on Tuesday!
A working link at last! Discovered for us by the ever resourceful, RR. http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b05p412v/select-committees-communities-and-local-government-committee Take special note of those he dumps on, and even more important, who he doesn’t?
More Norfolk – Oxford gang-rape victims were dismissed as ‘very difficult girls’
http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/uk/crime/article4371577.ece Oxford gang-rape victims were dismissed as ‘very difficult girls’ Care professionals in Oxford tolerated abusive relationships between children and older men because they were “reluctant to take a moral stance on right and wrong” in relation to underage sex, … Continue reading
Some More Norfolk we had missed
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Another one from our intrepid spotter RR: They are slags, not victims, lawyer tells grooming trial http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/uk/crime/article4375457.ece
CLG appearance of Roger Stone – Watch it when you want
I am sorry but this link is broken, I have emailed them pointing out their error to no avail as yet. The problem is with Parliament TV and it’s indexing problems. This BBC link works now: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b05p412v/select-committees-communities-and-local-government-committee This in the … Continue reading
Rotherham Council fails external audit
Rotherham Council fails external audit http://www.rothbiz.co.uk/2015/03/news-5090-rotherham-council-fails.html The KPMG report is included in the Agenda Reports Pack for the Audit Committee meeting today: http://moderngov.rotherham.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=414&MId=13004&Ver=4
more awards for Andrew Norfolk
Andrew Norfolk’s investigation into the sex grooming of girls by gangs in Rotherham won him the News Reporter of the Year title, and also the Cudlipp Award. http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/medianews/article4378750.ece and Breitbart has to put its own spin on it. http://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/03/10/times-journalist-uncomfortable-exposing-rotherham-rape-gangs/
Press reaction to Stone
Some of the early reactions in the press from Regular Reader: http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/election-politics/politics-and-election-news/denial-after-denial-in-abuse-case-1-7149389 http://www.lgcplus.com/news/live-blog-former-rotherham-leader-quizzed-over-child-sexual-abuse-scandal/5083153.article http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-31820792 and the Star didn’t get the link corrected. http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/local/watch-live-roger-stone-giving-evidence-over-rotherham-abuse-scandal-1-7148193
News Tuesday 10 March 2015
A selection from Hilary: Strip grooming council chiefs of gongs, say victims: Warning that letting ex-officials keep awards ‘brings shame’ on the system Campaigners say ex-officials who failed to act should lose OBEs and MBEs Several Rotherham Council chiefs were … Continue reading
Jahangir Akhtar – A Twitter Threat?
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Sent this from Jahangir Akhtar’s Twitter, someone has evidently upset him. Is there more to this?
The Main Event – Roger Stone at the CLG Committee
This afternoon at 4:15 pm the Roger Stone appearance at the CLG Committee: This link will go live at 4:15 This link will be replaced by a link that will allow viewing, when you like and as often as you … Continue reading
UKIP’s Robert Elliott – Wingfield Ward
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This is the first leaflet for a UKIP candidate standing in Wingfield Ward, Robert Elliott: Other UKIP Candidates include: Peter Short Boston Castle Ward Paul Hague Keppel Ward Leah Webster Rotherham East Ward
Roger Stone to appear before CLG Committee
Former Rotherham Council leader to appear before CLG Committee The Committee will be holding a sixth evidence session for its inquiry into child sexual exploitation in Rotherham on Tuesday 10 March at 4.15pm with evidence from Roger Stone, former Leader … Continue reading
Express – Some clarification
http://library.chps.org.uk/mediaAssets/CHP%20Glasgow/Paper%202014-067%20Child%20Protection.pdf but there is this http://www.glasgow.gov.uk/councillorsandcommittees/viewDoc.asp?c=e%97%9Dj%92n%7D%8B Like everything found in the Express, this article really can’t be trusted for accuracy – better to read the original docs. I particularly like the sentence that says ” In Rotherham, Baroness Jay QC found … Continue reading
Paul Wilson – shares his views
It is so simple even someone like you may be able to understand. I will spell it out simply for you. 1. The people of Rotherham are so brainwashed that they elect unintelligent any mindless idiotic automatons – ” we … Continue reading
The Leaders Speech
RR has found this copy of the Leader for now, Chris Read’s speech, he made yesterday: Click here, to read/download it yourself.
News Thursday 5 March 2015
Former Rotherham Council officer cleared Lawyers acting for Doncaster Council, which later employed Jackie Wilson as assistant director of children’s services, found no evidence she was involved in a cover-up or was “uniquely culpable” for the failings at Rotherham Council … Continue reading
The Women Who Blew Whistle On Rotherham
The Women Who Blew Whistle On Rotherham These are the five women without whom the abuse of vulnerable young girls in Rotherham would still be going on undetected. http://news.sky.com/story/1438605/the-women-who-blew-whistle-on-rotherham
An open letter to the people of Rotherham
An open letter to the people of Rotherham My fellow Rotherhamsters!I know that isn’t the correct term for the citizens of Rotherham, and I don’t want to be like Sheldon in “The Big Bang Theory” who moved to a new … Continue reading
Five Live Monday 2 March – not to be missed
BBC Radio 5 Live 2 March, sorry I missed this until I checked my twitter. No one should miss this especially if you are affected. Click link below to listen: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b053zr4d Thanks to Nick Garnett of the BBC this was … Continue reading
Local news 4 March 2015
In the Star Rotherham MP pleased with Government plans to tackle child sexual exploitation http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/crime/rotherham-mp-pleased-with-government-plans-to-tackle-child-sexual-exploitation-1-7137194 Jail threat for officials http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/local/jail-threat-for-officials-1-7137646 New Deputy Lord Lieutenants appointed in South Yorkshire Well done Waheed Akhtar! http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/new-deputy-lord-lieutenants-appointed-in-south-yorkshire-1-7137318 In the Tizer Ex-councillor’s taxi licence suspended … Continue reading
Oxfordshire Serious Case Review
RR brings readers attention to this that should serve as another example of the failures that take place when everyone looks the other way: Scroll down on this page http://www.oscb.org.uk/case-reviews/ Serious Case Review Reports Children A-F – Overview Report – … Continue reading
News 3 March 2015
RR spots the Rochdale developments: Ten men charged over Rochdale child abuse claims http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-31695832 There will be an urgent question at 12.30pm in the Commons on the report into child sexual abuse in Oxfordshire published this morning. http://www.theguardian.com/politics/blog/live/2015/mar/03/boris-johnson-hosts-his-lbc-phone-in-politics-live-blog About the … Continue reading
Cameron’s Proposals to Deal with CSE.
Welcome measures from the Government to deal with CSE. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-unveils-tough-new-measures-to-tackle-child-sexual-exploitation It includes: 1. £1.2 million for Sheffield and South Yorkshire Councils. Very welcome but it always worries me when I see Sheffield prefixed before South Yorkshire as Sheffield seems to … Continue reading
Does Rotherham Labour have a problem with entrists?
Deep Throat was on the money with this piece: Those of us, who cut our political teeth, when Wilson and Callaghan led the Labour Party, will be able also to remember one group of determined entrists, calling themselves Militant and … Continue reading
Advice not heeded?
Since yesterday’s request for information on Labour’s panel of candidates, I am gratified by the response, but it leads me to one conclusion Labour had not considered the issues explored in this posting, published previously. It deserves careful reading as … Continue reading
The Star – Fresh investigations likely
Fresh investigations likely into 75 suspected Rotherham child abusers Investigations against around 75 suspected Rotherham child abusers that were not followed up by South Yorkshire Police are likely to be reopened by the National Crime Agency. Around 80 suspected perpetrators … Continue reading
Pickles to consider governance changes at Rotherham – Local Government Lawyer
Skywalker brought this to my attention, thanks. I am sure some readers would appreciate reading this article for themselves, it is on the Local Government Lawyer, website Pickles to consider governance changes at Rotherham as commissioners named The commissioners sent … Continue reading
News Saturday 28 February
Rotherham councillor’s retirement ‘not linked’ to critical child sex report http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/rotherham-councillor-s-retirement-not-linked-to-critical-child-sex-report-1-7130010 Webcast of RMBC Commissars meeting yesterday up soon here http://www.rotherham.public-i.tv/core/portal/webcasts Yorkshire rail passengers promised better trains – after civil servant tries to block them http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/election-politics/politics-and-election-news/yorkshire-rail-passengers-promised-better-trains-after-civil-servant-tries-to-block-them-1-7129190 Sarah Champion On becoming … Continue reading
Questions for Jahangir Akhtar
Following up on the report in this weeks Advertiser regarding Jahangir Akhtar’s taxi licence suspension, we have a number of direct questions for Jahangir: What did you know about the uses of taxis for CSE in the late 90’s and … Continue reading
The Sarah Champion fan club is out in force today – even Cameron PM asks to meet her
Rotherham MP describes town’s child protection funding as ‘drop in the ocean’ http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/feb/26/rotherham-mp-describes-outreach-funding-as-drop-in-the-ocean MP calls for dedicated centre to support victims of child sex abuse in Rotherham http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/crime/mp-calls-for-dedicated-centre-to-support-victims-of-child-sex-abuse-in-rotherham-1-7129183 Call for abuse victims to get ‘disaster’ funds http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/election-politics/politics-and-election-news/call-for-abuse-victims-to-get-disaster-funds-1-7128800 PM demands action … Continue reading
Late News – Rotherham’s disgrace goes international
The International Business Times, no less! Rotherham child sex abuse scandal: Police make 3 new arrests South Yorkshire Police have made three arrests in connection with high-profile sex abuse rings operating in Rotherham, as well as similar cases in Sheffield. … Continue reading
News Thursday 26 Feb 2015
Hundreds attend special service for victims of Rotherham abuse scandal http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/local/hundreds-attend-special-service-for-victims-of-rotherham-abuse-scandal-1-7126427 Trio arrested for child abuse http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/local/trio-arrested-for-child-abuse-1-7126404 South Yorkshire Police officers sacked for criminal damage and lying on a statement http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/crime/south-yorkshire-police-officers-sacked-for-criminal-damage-and-lying-on-a-statement-1-7126217
News for the late crew
A variety, for those who turn up later than most to read first for a change, a number of sources for these, thanks to all. News of George Galloway’s Labour opponent: http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/election-politics/full-coverage/shock-as-new-labour-candidate-quits-in-george-galloway-s-bradford-seat-1-7124947 Labour candidate in bnp row: http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/Leicester-Labour-council-candidate-Teresa-Aldred/story-26077381-detail/story.html News of … Continue reading
Ed Miliband’s Twitter Travails
Have a guess which subject Ed Miliband is most criticised for on Twitter ? “Take the two thousand or so ‘boos’ sent to Ed Miliband over the last fortnight. Yes, there are three hundred references to ‘Beaker’. But there is … Continue reading
Breaking news Wednesday 25 February 2015
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-2968931/Sir-Cliff-police-probe-expanding.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/11435266/Sir-Cliff-Richard-sex-abuse-investigation-involves-more-than-one-allegation.htmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-31630793 The tizer is quick in the act on another SYpolice press release: http://www.rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/97811/three-arrested-in-child-sex-abuse-probe.aspxhttp://www.thestar.co.uk/news/local/breaking-three-men-arrested-for-child-sexual-exploitation-offences-in-sheffield-and-rotherham-1-7126112 RR
Pickles to name Rotherham commissioners this week
Pickles to name Rotherham commissioners this week http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/election-politics/full-coverage/pickles-to-name-rotherham-commissioners-this-week-1-7124008 As it happened: DCLG minsters face questions over department’s performance “16:25 Mr Pickles said he “never thought” he would have had to intervene in three councils. He said Doncaster MBC was now … Continue reading
Sarah Champion makes Progress
Britain needs Labour’s child abuse reforms by Sarah Champion MP http://www.progressonline.org.uk/2015/02/25/britain-needs-labours-child-abuse-reforms/ http://www.lep.co.uk/news/regional/mps-reject-abortion-law-amendment-1-7122992 “Sarah Champion, the Labour MP for Rotherham, failed in a bid to amend the Bill on child abduction warning notices. Her amendment was defeated 305 to 212, majority … Continue reading
‘Misguided’ Rotherham police awards
‘Misguided’ Rotherham police awards publicity criticised http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/misguided-rotherham-police-awards-publicity-criticised-1-7124138 and http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2968250/Rotherham-police-congratulate-going-16-days-report-sexual-exploitation.html and https://www.facebook.com/southyorkshirepolice/photos/a.468321323096.245483.25941498096/10152699396428097/?type=1&theater and http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/awards-praise-rotherham-police-for-going-beyond-the-call-of-duty-1-7124988 and http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/letters-opinion/opinion-credit-the-good-cops-1-7124623 All spotted by RR
Breaking News Tuesday 24 February 2015
Spotted in the Star by RR: Police chiefs to meet author of report on council’s failure to tackle child sexual exploitation in Rotherham South Yorkshire police chiefs have vowed to meet the author of a scathing report on Rotherham Council’s … Continue reading
Press coverage Tuesday 24 February 2015
A few from Hilary today: http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/probe-police-over-rotherham-abuse-31015641.htmlhttp://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/feb/23/labour-plans-to-set-up-child-protection-unit-in-government-says-cooperhttp://www.rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/97791/minster-service-in-wake-of-rotherham-child-abuse-scandal.aspxhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2962515/Ex-Rotherham-Council-chief-slammed-2million-damaging-personal-vanity-project-bring-Dolly-Parton-town-child-sex-grooming-taking-place.html
BBC – Insurers accused of hampering child abuse inquiries
Insurers accused of hampering child abuse inquiries A BBC investigation has found evidence that some local authorities in England and Wales may have allowed fear of losing insurance cover to alter their approach to child abuse inquiries. File on 4 … Continue reading
Now let’s grill police over Asian child abuse in Rotherham, MPs told
The Yorkshire Post was quick off the mark with this one: Now let’s grill police over Asian child abuse in Rotherham, MPs told THE author of a withering report on Rotherham council’s failure to tackle monumental levels of child sexual … Continue reading
Pull up a chair for the Louise Casey Session – Watch it when you want
Communities and Local Government Date: Monday 23rd Feb, 2015 Subject: Jay Report into Child Sexual Abuse in Rotherham Witness(es): Louise Casey CB, Director General, Troubled Families, Department for Communities and Local Government; Miriam Rosen, former Executive Director and Acting Chief … Continue reading
The Times – Abuse was easy
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Andrew Norfolk’s piece in the Times of 21 February. Seems I missed this one but Regular Reader didn’t: .
Another not to be missed, blast from the past – Those that knew
These are the Councillors who attended the seminar in 2005, from which time those present can hardly make a convincing denial that they knew. Seems incredible that a total lack of curiosity, means that no further questions were raised by … Continue reading
What Universe does Muhbeen inhabit?
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From this weeks Advertiser, Muhbeen in a strop? A COMMUNITY campaigner says the media scrum descending on Rotherham again in the wake of the Casey report threatened to undermine efforts to root out child sex abuse. British Muslim Youth founder … Continue reading
Communities and Local Government – Louise Casey Session
A date for your diary, this should be a compelling session from Louise Casey. Communities and Local Government Date: Monday 23rd Feb, 2015 Subject: Jay Report into Child Sexual Abuse in Rotherham Witness(es): Louise Casey CB, Director General, Troubled Families, … Continue reading
Saturday News Two – The Press Saturday 21 Feb 2015
Legal bid over Rotherham landlord licence plan http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-31550729 Rotherham council tax rise to help pay for child protection work http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/rotherham-council-tax-rise-to-help-pay-for-child-protection-work-1-7117989 Former Rotherham Council leader’s chauffeur driven car scrapped to pay for child protection http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/election-politics/full-coverage/former-rotherham-council-leader-s-chauffeur-driven-car-scrapped-to-pay-for-child-protection-1-7117785 Ex-Rotherham Council chief slammed for £2million … Continue reading
Saturday News One – The Times Saturday 21 Feb 2015
Girls in Rotherham are still being groomed by sex gangs, warns MP Young girls are still being targeted for sex by groups of men on the streets of Rotherham, the town’s MP has said. Sarah Champion, who is seeking improved … Continue reading
A Heinous Crime – Star Opinion
Star Opinion 5th February 2015, you may have missed. These hard hitting words, sum up the heinous nature of these crimes. One person dead and at least 1400 victims. Time to absorb the seriousness of this depravity and act: ROTHERHAM … Continue reading
Criticism now from Socialist Worker!
Revealed – Rotherham cops linked to child sexual abuse scandal We are told that the police failed to investigate child abuse in Rotherham because of ‘political correctness’. But here a victim of child sexual exploitation, a lawyer and an abuse … Continue reading
Clearly the Labour Party in Rotherham is still ‘Not Fit For Purpose’! Two
Just received this first report that goes to the heart of the issue, denial! “I had a short but interesting conversation with an ex Labour Councillor. According to him, the initiation of the Jay report from within RMBC was politically … Continue reading
February 19: A new future for Rotherham
The Yorkshire Post: February 19: A new future for Rotherham WHEN THE prospective new leader of Rotherham Council, Chris Read, says there are no quick fixes or easy answers to the appalling mismanagement that allowed more than 1,400 girls to … Continue reading
Rotherham abuse scandal – Debate
From the Yorkshire Post, spotted by Regular Reader: MPs to debate Rotherham abuse scandal ROTHERHAM MP Sarah Champion will challenge the Government next week over support for victims of child abuse in the town. Ms Champion has secured an adjournment … Continue reading
Private Eye – Barron in HP Sauce
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Private Eye takes aim at our Kev. Kevin deploys the ‘Manuel defence’:
Rotherham – Rotten Boroughs
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The latest edition of Private Eye has this in the Rotten Boroughs section:
Spotlight falls on Ged Fitzgerald
Rotherham abuse scandal: Calls to quiz former council chief exec The spotlight has fallen on Ged Fitzgerald, who was allegedly warned his employees were blocking vital probes into sex abuse of teens in the Yorkshire town A former chief executive … Continue reading
Children’s Commissioners report
http://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/content/publications/content_920 Download/read your own copy of the report, click here. see http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/uk/crime/article4356355.ece Andrew Norfolk Last updated at 12:01AM, February 17 2015 Children groomed and used for sex by adults remain unidentified in many areas of England because authorities are “failing to … Continue reading
Still playing party games?
Rotherham Labour Group, or what’s left of it, is meeting tomorrow. Surprisingly, instead of thinking about how to clean Rotherham up after it has been revealed to be ‘not fit for purpose’, our Labour Councillors are still only interested in … Continue reading
Press 16 February 2015 – Ed Miliband ‘deeply sorry’ edition
Demand for truth over Rotherham Council’s ‘stolen’ children’s data http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/demand-for-truth-over-rotherham-council-s-stolen-children-s-data-1-7106551 Rotherham abuse scandal: Ed Miliband ‘deeply sorry’ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-31479039 Kindly supplied by RR. South Yorkshire Police under investigation over officers’ response to sex abuse victim South Yorkshire Police is being investigated … Continue reading
Some light relief to close the week
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This seems apt and reminds Hilary of Dominic Beck, who is understood to be trying to gather support from his disappearing group of comrades:
Doncaster Free Press 15 February 2015 – John Doyle gone edition
To start us off today is this from the Doncaster Free Press: Dearne councillors in firing line over latest child sexual exploitation report Dearne councillors were in the firing line again this week after another damning report ruled Rotherham Council … Continue reading
Was she pushed?
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Finally we have confirmation that Judy Dalton will not be a candidate for Labour in May. Her announcement on twitter: . . . . . . . . . I read on Judith Dalton’s Twitter that she says she has … Continue reading
‘Not fit for purpose’ Number One.
The Channel 4 News piece should not be missed: ‘Not fit for purpose’ Rotherham council cabinet resigns The cabinet of Rotherham council resigns after a report into the council’s ongoing handling of thousands of child sexual exploitation cases paints a … Continue reading
News Thursday 12 Feb 2015
From the Star: Call for more urgency over child sex abuse prosecutions in Rotherham Perpetrators of child sexual exploitation must be brought to justice with more urgency, UKIP’s prospective parliamentary candidates for Rotherham say. The call followed the prosecution of … Continue reading
Risky Business indeed!
“On April 7, 2011, the Risky Business staff team attended a conference at which Howard Woolfenden and his boss Joyce Thacker and many other child protection professionals were present. Ms Thacker told all present that the council was securing funding … Continue reading
BBC – on Ofsted
Ofsted ‘lacked focus’ to spot Rotherham child sexual exploitation Ofsted inspectors lacked the focus to target child abuse in Rotherham because they had a “limited” understanding of it, an ex-watchdog director told MPs. John Goldup, the former deputy chief inspector … Continue reading
This seems appropriate to bring to readers attention
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This seems appropriate to bring to readers attention, something I had missed at the time. This is the Times Leader of 6th Feb, grateful to our source:
BBC – Rotherham abuse: Researcher’s warning ‘ignored in 2002′
Rotherham abuse: Researcher’s warning ‘ignored in 2002′ A former Home Office researcher says a bullying culture at Rotherham Council led to her warnings of child sexual exploitation being suppressed in 2002, years before action was finally taken. A report this … Continue reading
Badger with a voice
So who destroyed Rotherham town centre with its lack of vision and unwillingness to see there was a problem when it encouraged shops to set up at Parkgate? Or encouraged masses of immigrants into the country and to areas like … Continue reading
Exposed as totally incompetent – those left have no shame
The ever diminishing Labour Group. Guilty of incompetence and much worse besides, this miserable excuse for a Labour Group, should all go! Every one of them should go without further delay and prevarication, that’s what is meant by political accountability! … Continue reading
A lesson from the past?
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Reminded of this post by RR on Rothbradpolitics back when denial ruled: https://rothbradpolitics.wordpress.com/2013/01/23/exposing-the-lies-and-half-truths-on-child-exploitation/ Published previously: Friday Night is Film Night!
Nigel Farage on Champion – more about Farage
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Regular Reader spotted this in the Huffington Post: Nigel Farage Calls Rotherham MP Sarah Champion ‘Disgraceful’ Nigel Farage has called a Labour MP a “disgraceful woman” after she accused him of rubber-necking at victims of child abuse. Interviewed at his … Continue reading
Andrew Norfolk – more on PC Hassan
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The cost Sarah is paying?
The MP facing the cost of justice as Rotherham abuse fight goes on AN ABUSE scandal so shocking she thought she would ‘lose her mind’, a Labour party on which some had turned their backs, and a TV crew in … Continue reading
Hold them to account? News of a petition
The recent awful events in Rotherham; rape gangs preying on vulnerable girls, have highlighted the need to make those in positions of power, accountable for their inaction. The general perception being that they failed to protect these children for fear … Continue reading
Summing up Rotherham Council’s attitude to CSE.
Just one small piece of the Casey report which I think sums up Rotherham Council’s attitude to CSE. “One senior manager cited a joint operation between licensing and neighbourhood safety officers to stand up allegations of CSE related activity in … Continue reading
Sarah C and CSE: Why are UKIP smearing Champion?
Thirty or forty years of being misled and deceived by the local Labour Party, and with dismay I notice similar tactics by UKIP to unfairly smear MP Sarah Champion. Wilfully ignoring for her work in Child Protection and victim support. … Continue reading
Some good stuff – and sanity – in the Sheff Star today
VIDEO: UKIP leader Nigel Farage speaks as protest hampers launch http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/video-ukip-leader-nigel-farage-speaks-as-protest-hampers-launch-1-7093576 Opinion: Rotherham needs a break http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/letters-opinion/opinion-rotherham-needs-a-break-1-7094631
Breitbart puts things another way
Rotherham’s MP, Sarah Champion is a Desperate Chancer The people of Rotherham could be forgiven for believing they had a new hope in the form of their fresh MP Sarah Champion. After the insufferably smug and criminally negligent “true Guardian … Continue reading
Halifax 25 Arrests!
I picked this up and thought it may be interesting to post on Roth Politics. http://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/news/crime/25-men-charged-with-sexual-offences-against-two-girls-in-calderdale-1-7089705#.VNJ28XXDDTS.twitter 25 men charged with CSE offenses in Halifax. If Police in Halifax can acts so quickly and arrest and have charged 25 men, why … Continue reading
The Mirror – Lucy Thornton
Child sex abuse gangs could have assaulted ONE MILLION youngsters in the UK By Lucy Thornton Rotherham’s Labour MP Sarah Champion describes it as a “national disaster” and is demanding a taskforce to fight the “horror” http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/child-sex-abuse-gangs-could-5114029
An opinion bluntly put
Sorry for putting this but I tire of ‘politicos posturing’. You are all welcome to your opinion – as is your right – but while I welcome all opinion I think it’s time I put mine bluntly. Can I just … Continue reading
Farage trapped in UKIP shop Rotherham
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-31163189http://news.sky.com/story/1422590/farage-cancels-rotherham-event-after-protestshttp://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/main-topics/politics/farage-abandons-rotherham-event-as-protesters-mob-ukip-office-1-7093041http://www.rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/97677/protesters-target-ukip-leader-nigel-farage.aspxhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/nigel-farage/11395260/Nigel-Farage-abandons-walkabout-in-Rotherham-as-protesters-blockade-him.html UKIP looks for cheap gains in wake of scathing report into Rotherham Council sex scandal http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/ukip-looks-cheap-gains-wake-5107296 Supplied by RR
First from tomorrows Times
Thought readers wouldn’t want to miss the first from Andrew Norfolk: Councillor who ‘stifled talks’ on Rotherham sex grooming A Labour councillor in Rotherham is under investigation by the party for his alleged use of bullying and intimidation to stifle … Continue reading
Breaking News – Mahroof Resigns Doyle too!
Twitter, as usual, is first with the news! More later, Rik. Councillors quit — but dispute “in denial” claims http://www.rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/97660/councillors-quit-but-dispute-in-denial-claims.aspx Will Mahroof Hussain be handing back his MBE? He should! If we are lucky we will get another report from … Continue reading
In case you missed? Updated
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b052qtn1 Rotherham starts about 25 minutes in – includes new stuff on Taxis, the Home Officer researcher and the project she was involved in , includes details of a letter from Professor David Barrett of Luton uni who was leading … Continue reading
The Times Story Develops
More of Andrew Norfolk’s excellent journalism: Rotherham report: council staff failed to act on abuse for fear of being called racists Whitehall-appointed commissioners are to take over Rotherham council after a report exposed a culture of complete denial about the … Continue reading
Casey Report Issued
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council: 4 February 2015 Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government to make a statement in the Commons Download/read your own copy: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/401119/46966_Rotherham_Report_PRINT.pdf
News Tuesday 3rd February 2015
First up today is this piece in the Star: Twenty new complaints about South Yorkshire Police officers over Rotherham scandal Twenty new complaints have been made about South Yorkshire Police in relation to the Rotherham abuse scandal. The Independent Police … Continue reading
News – two not to be missed
Thatcher stopped Peter Hayman being named as paedophile-link civil servant Papers released to National Archives about senior diplomat will be of interest to campaigners for victims of historical sex abuse http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2015/feb/02/thatcher-peter-hayman-named-paedophile-archives Ed Miliband says Ukip supporters’ migration concerns are ‘based … Continue reading
looking for a connection?
“There are two strong rumours flying around today.. 1 The Casey Report is being published within the next 24 hours. The only question being who is it being sent it , with a possibility that politicians and journalists may get … Continue reading
Yorkshire Post – Home Secretary accused of failing to prioritise Rotherham victims
Home Secretary accused of failing to prioritise Rotherham victims THE HOME Secretary has been accused of failing to prioritise Rotherham’s abuse victims as it emerges Theresa May still has not concluded a Whitehall search for missing evidence. Last September Mrs … Continue reading
A personal viewpoint from a keyboard warrior!
Parsonage left this piece of personal observations as a comment, too good to miss: Tom Watson MP, always banging the alleged historic Westminster drum; his constituency has major unresolved issues with Pakistani grooming gangs/groups – along the same lines as … Continue reading
Sarah Champion – a year in the life of an MP
TV viewers to see a year in the life of South Yorkshire MP http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/news/local/tv-viewers-to-see-a-year-in-the-life-of-south-yorkshire-mp-1-7079191http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/local/tv-viewers-to-see-a-year-in-the-life-of-south-yorkshire-mp-1-7079191 MP to star in behind the scenes TV documentary TELEVISION viewers will be able to see Rotherham MP Sarah Champion at work in a revealing … Continue reading
Abuse Victims Named!
Regular Reader has just sent me these that appear to indicate an alarming development: Sex abuse victims accidentally named by MPs Home affairs select committee publishes documents naming victims of abuse on its website http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/law-and-order/11377629/Sex-abuse-victims-accidentally-named-by-MPs.html Death Threats After Files Published … Continue reading
News Thursday 29 January 2015
MSN News: Rotherham Victim Says Abusers ‘Untouchable’ A survivor of child sexual exploitation in Rotherham claims she still sees her abusers “driving young girls in their car”, as a Sky News investigation reveals hundreds of new cases continue to emerge. … Continue reading
NCA Statement: Senior investigator to lead Rotherham child sex investigation appointed
News as it were from the horses mouth, much important information too: Senior investigator to lead Rotherham child sex investigation appointed The National Crime Agency (NCA) has appointed Steve Baldwin to lead Operation Stovewood, an independent investigation examining criminal allegations … Continue reading
Rolling News Tuesday 27 January 2015
The first story today is from the Yorkshire Post: Yorkshire MEP Bashir ‘taking legal advice’ YORKSHIRE MEP Amjad Bashir is speaking to lawyers about the allegations thrown at him in the wake of his weekend defection from the UK Independence … Continue reading
News Monday 26 January 2015
Plan to take out injunctions against suspected Rotherham child abusers Rotherham Council is to explore whether injunctions can be taken out against suspected child abusers to stop them contacting their victims. The idea – designed to be used against suspected … Continue reading
Alexis Jay speaks out again!
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The Advertiser reports: Council and police back under fire over sex abuse scandal THE Rotherham child sex abuse scandal was back in the spotlight this week as report author Prof Alexis Jay freshly criticised police and council officials – and … Continue reading
Alexis Jay speaks out again!
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The Advertiser reports: Council and police back under fire over sex abuse scandal THE Rotherham child sex abuse scandal was back in the spotlight this week as report author Prof Alexis Jay freshly criticised police and council officials – and … Continue reading
Rotherham child abuse: Ofsted “not good enough”, admits director
Rotherham child abuse: Ofsted “not good enough”, admits director Ofsted has admitted its inspections of children’s services in Rotherham, where more than 1,400 children were sexually abused, was “not good enough”. Inspectors from the regulator failed to spot the extent … Continue reading
Inspections into council child abuse failings ‘are too narrow’
From the Yorkshire Post: Inspections into council child abuse failings ‘are too narrow’ Every organisation involved in tackling child abuse and neglect should be subjected to examinations by Ofsted inspectors, local government leaders claimed today. The Local Government Association (LGA), … Continue reading
CSE – Explosive! Miliband accuses own elected representatives
This explosive piece has just been published online by the Star: Ed Miliband admits Rotherham child abuse victims were ‘terribly let down’ by Labour representatives Opposition leader Ed Miliband has admitted Rotherham abuse victims were ‘terribly let down’ by Labour … Continue reading
Louise Casey – What has she been looking at?
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Today marks the day, Louise Casey was due to present her report to Eric Pickles, the Communities Secretary. There are many who are unclear as to what Louise Casey has been looking into. These extracts from a reply to a … Continue reading
News Round Up – Thursday 15 Jan 2015
The Star is featuring this story: Ofsted boss to be grilled over failures to uncover Rotherham grooming scandal A leading Ofsted director is to be grilled by MPs about why the service’s inspectors did not do enough to expose the … Continue reading
Miliband’s brave words then Labour’s lack of action!
Alexis Jay presented her report to the world, on 26th August, last year. Yes getting on for five months ago! Many brave words were spoken and written at the time. This would count as the definitive version taken, as it … Continue reading
Andrew Norfolk – Serious questions for John Healey and Kevin Barron
Andrew Norfolk – Serious questions for John Healey and Kevin Barron
Treachery in the Rotherham Labour Party; why ordinary Labour members must Support Sarah
Somewhere out there I believe that there are thousands of Labour Party supporters who are principled and committed to a left of centre party that works to build a caring and prosperous Rotherham. It is a democratic calamity that the … Continue reading
In my day it was militant!
Those of us, who cut our political teeth, when Wilson and Callaghan led the Labour Party, will be able also to remember one group of determined entrists, calling themselves Militant and organising around their newspaper of the same name! Eventually, … Continue reading
Star News Wednesday 7th January
From the Star: Labour investigation into suspended Rotherham councillors still ‘ongoing’ Labour’s internal investigation into four current and former Rotherham councillors suspended in the wake of the town’s sexual exploitation scandal is still ongoing – with no date known for … Continue reading
Is Jahangir Akhtar playing the ‘race card’ with Labour?
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This illuminating tweet has been pointed out to Rothpol can’t resist sharing it with readers:
Yorkshire Post – ‘Child-sex abuse victims in Rotherham still not getting enough support’
‘Child-sex abuse victims in Rotherham still not getting enough support’ VICTIMS OF child sexual exploitation are still not getting the help they need to cope with their trauma because of a lack of resources to provide counselling and therapy, according … Continue reading
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