Review suggested police were overwhelmed by historical sex abuse cases following Savile scandal.

The Right Reverend Andrew Watson said he had endured beatings by barrister John Smyth.

Stephen Conway says he is sorry for not pursuing the matter more rigorously, but has not stood down.

The men are now in jail after being convicted at several trials over the past three years.

Figures provided by police show messaging app Snapchat is the most used platform for grooming.

Sir Alan Wood, appointed to help fix children’s social care in Solihull, says things have improved.

Sefton Council repudiates claims it refused to accept liability in 50 out of 66 claims by child abuse victims.

One report says agencies did not consider the threat to children in an offender's extended family.