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Kincora abuse investigation stopped by MI5 says ex-army officer
Kincora abuse investigation stopped by MI5 says ex-army officer
‘A former army intelligence officer has said he was ordered to stop investigating allegations of child sexual abuse at a boys’ home in the 1970s.
Brian Gemmell said a senior MI5 officer told him to stop looking into claims of abuse at Kincora Boys’ Home in east Belfast.
He said he presented a report on the allegations to the officer in 1975.’
Prince Philip’s ex-aide accused of three sex attacks on girl aged 12 while he was working for Royal Family
Prince Philip’s ex-aide accused of three sex attacks on girl aged 12 while he was working for Royal Family
‘A trusted former aide to Prince Philip and Princess Anne will face court next week accused of sexually assaulting a girl of 12 while he was working for the Royal Family in the early 70s.
Ex-Marine Benjamin Herman, 79, has been charged with three counts of indecent assault and one of attempted indecent assault on the child when he was Philip’s equerry – or personal attendant – at Buckingham Palace.
The Lieutenant-Colonel later went on to become Princess Anne’s private secretary, before returning to the military.’
UK Government will drip feed VIP paedophile revelations over decades to avoid mass civil unrest
UK Government will drip feed VIP paedophile revelations over decades to avoid mass civil unrest
‘The British government plans to strictly control the release of ‘establishment’ paedophile revelations over a period of decades in order to avoid mass civil unrest, according to a Westminster source.
It is further claimed that many cases will never be disclosed due to the severity of the offences that took place, and also the high profile status of those involved.
Even politicians such as Simon Danczuk and Tom Watson, who have pushed for transparency, are all too aware of the dangers that mass disclosure may bring.’
Margaret Thatcher ‘Told Of Sir Peter Morrison Paedophile Claims’ But Promoted Him Anyway
Margaret Thatcher ‘Told Of Sir Peter Morrison Paedophile Claims’ But Promoted Him Anyway
‘Margaret Thatcher was told about alleged sex parties with under-age boys held by one of her closest aides claims her former personal bodyguard.
Barry Strevens, who worked as the prime minister’s personal bodyguard, said that he passed on allegations about her confidant Sir Peter Morrison.
The former senior police officer said that Lady Thatcher appointed Sir Peter deputy party chairman of the Conservatives despite learning of the rumours.’
Child sex abuse trial halted as judge ‘falls asleep’ listening to alleged victim’s evidence
Child sex abuse trial halted as judge ‘falls asleep’ listening to alleged victim’s evidence
‘The trial of a suspected paedophile collapsed after a senior judge was accused of “falling asleep” as one of the alleged victims gave evidence.
Recorder Philip Cattan, who is described on the St Johns Buildings Barrister Chambers website as “one the most senior experienced and respected criminal practitioners on the Northern Circuit”, was allegedly seen “nodding off” at Manchester Crown Court as the under-age victim answered questions about her alleged sexual abuse via video link.
Believing that the judge could have missed a vital piece of evidence while asleep, barristers from both sides raised a “point of law”, had the trial adjourned and confronted the judge about his behaviour.’
‘Cover-up to protect politicians after abuse claims’
‘Cover-up to protect politicians after abuse claims’
‘There was a cover-up to protect politicians’ reputations following allegations of abuse at a children’s home, it has been claimed.
Nigel Goldie, former assistant director of social services at Lambeth Council, said it appeared “high level decisions” were made not to explore allegations against public figures.
Mr Goldie told the BBC: “People were protecting one another.”‘
Margaret Thatcher’s Cabinet bigwigs named in Leon Brittan paedophile files
Margaret Thatcher’s Cabinet bigwigs named in Leon Brittan paedophile files
‘The paedophile dossier handed to former Home Secretary Leon Brittan named two high-ranking colleagues in Margaret Thatcher’s cabinet, it has been claimed.
The file said to have named Sir Keith Joseph and Sir Rhodes Boyson amid warnings of an active child abuse network in Westminster sparked an internal Home Office inquiry.
The probe was not officially revealed nor the findings made public.’
Police to investigate whether their own officers and politicians tried to ‘cover-up’ alleged abuse at school linked to Cyril Smith
Police to investigate whether their own officers and politicians tried to ‘cover-up’ alleged abuse at school linked to Cyril Smith
‘Police are set to launch a criminal investigation into an alleged cover-up of child abuse at a school linked to Sir Cyril Smith.
The Lib Dem politician, who died aged 82 in 2010, is alleged to have used his status to sexually abuse scores of young boys with impunity at Knowl View School in Rochdale.
But despite repeated complaints by his victims and previous police inquiries, he and others have never been prosecuted.’
Rolf Harris fast-tracked to cushy prison
Rolf Harris fast-tracked to cushy prison
‘Paedophile Rolf Harris was taken straight from court to a comfortable jail and dodged tough Wandsworth prison.
The pervert, 84, sentenced to five years and nine months for indecent assault on four girls, should have spent several weeks at the Victorian jail for assessment.
Instead he was fast-tracked to a vulnerable inmate unit at Bullingdon prison, Oxon.’
Two Tory Ministers were named in a damning 1980s paedophile dossier
Two Tory Ministers were named in a damning 1980s paedophile dossier
‘Two senior ministers in the Thatcher government exposed by the Sunday Mirror last week for indulging in sex parties with underage rent boys were named in a damning paedophile dossier compiled in the 1980s.
Sir Keith Joseph and Sir Rhodes Boyson were cited in the “VIP” paedophile document drawn up by Labour’s Barbara Castle. Other MPs, senior policemen, head teachers and clergy were also named.’
Chilcot inquiry: Tony Blair and Jack Straw to get warning letters ahead of publication of report into 2003 invasion of Iraq
Chilcot inquiry: Tony Blair and Jack Straw to get warning letters ahead of publication of report into 2003 invasion of Iraq
‘Sir John Chilcot, chair of the public inquiry into the 2003 invasion of Iraq, is poised to send formal letters to those whose conduct he criticises in his final report.
The then Prime Minister, Tony Blair, and Foreign Secretary, Jack Straw, are among those expected to be sent what are known as “Salmon” or “Maxwellisation” letters in the coming weeks. Anyone criticised in public inquiries is entitled to see and challenge extracts related to them before publication. The letters are named after Lord Salmon, who held a public ethics inquiry in the 1970s, and the late newspaper baron Robert Maxwell, who challenged the way criticisms of his dealings were handled in a public report.’
Yet another and still the tip of the iceberg: police examine claims late Cardiff MP George Thomas abused boy
Yet another and still the tip of the iceberg: police examine claims late Cardiff MP George Thomas abused boy
‘Police say they are investigating allegations the former House of Commons speaker George Thomas sexually abused a nine-year-old boy.
The alleged victim, now aged 55, told the Mirror newspaper he was abused in the 1960s and 1970s by the late MP who was a friend of his foster parents.
South Wales Police admitted the claims were first made in 2013 and they failed at first to contact the complainant.’
Esther Rantzen: My shock over my MP lover’s links to Elm House paedophile ring
Esther Rantzen: My shock over my MP lover’s links to Elm House paedophile ring
‘Esther Rantzen has spoken of her revulsion after learning that a former lover has been linked to the child abuse scandal threatening to engulf Westminster.
The broadcaster and Childline founder had an affair with politician Sir Nicholas Fairbairn after they met at a BBC studio in 1966.
But Ms Rantzen has now distanced herself from the late Conservative MP and Solicitor General for Scotland – who died in 1995, aged 61.’
Former rent boy: ‘I was abused by top Tories then blackmailed to keep quiet’
Former rent boy: ‘I was abused by top Tories then blackmailed to keep quiet’
‘A former rent boy caught up in the Westminster sex ring scandal today reveals he was blackmailed into being abused by top Tories.
He tells how he was snared by two sinister pimps who threatened to send graphic pictures of him to his parents if he tried to flee their clutches.
He was even warned his family back home in troubled Northern Ireland would have an “accident” if he refused to have sex with their powerful clients.’
UK ex-Minister supported ‘Paedo’ child fostering application as sex abuse inquiry engulfs Westministers bubble
UK ex-Minister supported ‘Paedo’ child fostering application as sex abuse inquiry engulfs Westministers bubble
‘A former UK Minister, recommended that a convicted paedophile be allowed to foster children, the Sunday World has learned, as the child sex abuse scandal gets closer to the seat of Power at Westminster.
The high profile ex-minister recommended that a convicted paedophile be allowed to foster two children and voiced objections when a London Borough refused him permission.
The ex-Minister is now a suspect in separate child abuse investigations and is believed to have been interviewed by London Detectives, investigating historical child sex abuse allegations in the 70’s and 80’s but his name has not been released by the London Metropolitan Police.’
Tragic Jill Dando Probed BBC Paedophile Ring
Tragic Jill Dando Probed BBC Paedophile Ring
‘According to the retired BBC worker, the Crimewatch host was told that DJs, stars and corporation staff were involved in organised abuse.
But when she tried to get bosses to investigate the alleged ring and other abuse complaints inside the BBC “no one wanted to know”, the former friend said.
Undeterred, Jill is said to have then raised the claims with senior management in the mid-1990s but no investigation took place.
The TV host was shot dead a few years later on the doorstep of her London home. The 37-year-old’s murder remains unsolved.’
Chilling day Special Branch swooped to seize ANOTHER dossier on VIP abusers: 16 MPs’ names mentioned in 1984 report on paedophile lobby’s influence in Westminster
Chilling day Special Branch swooped to seize ANOTHER dossier on VIP abusers: 16 MPs’ names mentioned in 1984 report on paedophile lobby’s influence in Westminster
‘The knock on the door came early one day in the famously dry summer of 1984. It was just after 8 am, and Don Hale, the young editor of the Bury Messenger, was reading the daily papers at his desk as his reporters were beginning to arrive at the office.
As Hale, then 31, answered the door, a trio of plain-clothes detectives barged in, followed by a dozen police officers in uniform.
What happened next was, in Hale’s words, ‘like something out of totalitarian East Germany rather than Margaret Thatcher’s supposedly free Britain’.’
Cyril Smith: Detective claims three probes were stopped
Cyril Smith: Detective claims three probes were stopped
‘A former detective has said three investigations into Cyril Smith sex abuse allegations were stopped.
Retired Det Sgt Jack Tasker, who served with Lancashire Police, carried out the third investigation, following two by the former Rochdale Borough force.
He claimed senior officers ordered him to hand over notes and warned he would be “in serious trouble” if he continued the investigation.’