The specialist abuse team at Switalskis are appealing for witnesses following the recent conviction of Paul Dowbekin who was a teacher at All Hallows School, Shepton Mallet.

Thirteen survivors of child sexual exploitation are travelling to Downing Street today to urge Prime Minister Andy Burnham to rethink the Sentencing Act as a matter of urgency. They warn that proposals to release some serious offenders early are having a devastating impact on survivors’ mental health and sense of safety.

Child abuse solicitor and director Amy Clowrey appeared on BBC Breakfast alongside her client, Sarah Wilson, this morning to discuss the government's decision to pause plans that could have seen some prisoners released earlier than expected.

Eight men have been arrested as part of Operation Oak, an investigation into group-based child sexual exploitation which took place in south Wales between 1985 and 1996.

Switalskis are appealing for witnesses following the recent conviction of Dennis Fletcher who was a French Teacher at The King’s School Canterbury.

A warning from the National Crime Agency (NCA) has highlighted a growing threat facing children in the digital age: innocent photographs shared online can be manipulated using artificial intelligence to create synthetic child abuse material.

Three teenage boys were convicted of sexual offences against two girls and, in May 2026, were given community sentences, causing public outcry about the leniency of the judge.

Switalskis has welcomed this week's Parliamentary debate on changes to the Sentencing Act, saying it is encouraging to see MPs recognising the impact that the early release of offenders convicted of sexual offences can have on survivors.