Twenty people have been jailed for serious sexual offences committed in Kirklees decades ago.

A trial has started at Sheffield Crown Court against two men, Bawan Harwe, 28, and Sharam Muhamadi, 21, accused of grooming and sexually abusing seven girls in Doncaster. Prosector Claire Holmes said that all seven of the girls were given money and drugs and were intimidated into doing what the men wanted.

The recent ITV drama Believe Me has sparked important conversations across the UK about sexual assault, focusing on the psychological impact of survivors not being believed after reporting abuse.

Four men have been convicted of the sexual abuse of a teenage girl in Kirklees and Wakefield between 1994 and 2000, when the girl was between 13 and 20.    

If you experienced abuse while in care in Scotland, you may still be able to apply to Scotland’s Redress Scheme, even if you now live elsewhere in the UK or abroad.

For many people, speaking about abuse experienced in childhood is incredibly difficult. Deciding whether to come forward, in any way, can take time.

For families whose children were placed in the care of Hesley Group homes in Doncaster, the past few years have been deeply distressing. Allegations of widespread abuse, involving some of the most vulnerable children in society, have left lasting trauma and many unanswered questions.

An update has been issued by the Anglican Church Southern Queensland regarding former Priest in Charge, Kesh Govan, following the outcome of an independent investigation into historic allegations of abuse.