Somerset Paedophile Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Child Rape Friday, May 1, 2026 paedophile sentencing somerset sexual-abuse child-protection justice avon-and-somerset conviction victim-impact lifetime-imprisonment An 85-year-old man from Somerset has been sentenced to life imprisonment for non-recent sexual offences, including the rape of a child. Bruce Marshall’s arrest and conviction followed a detailed investigation by Avon and … Read More
Former Postman Sentenced for Sexual Assaults on Two Children Saturday, December 20, 2025 sexual-assault sex-offender safeguarding justice sarahslaw child-protection court sentencing restraining-order police Kevin Dell, a 61-year-old former postman from Hawthorn Grove, Trowbridge, has been sentenced at Swindon Crown Court for multiple sexual assaults on two children. Dell pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual assault on a … Read More
Majority of Professionals Call for Ban on Smacking Children in England Friday, May 2, 2025 smacking children professionals england ban survey nspcc law child protection legislation Findings from a recent poll have shown that a significant number of professionals who work with children are supporting the prohibition of smacking in England. This aligns with the existing laws in Wales and Scotland. … Read More