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Archbishops apologise as review finds hundreds of ‘new’ alleged CofE abuse cases

Leading Archbishops have apologised and spoken of their “profound shame” after a review found hundreds of “new” cases of alleged abuse by Church of England (CofE) officials, mostly against children and vulnerable adults. The CofE said independent ...

05 Oct 2022 at 15:02

Football

Stamping out abusive behaviour must be priority for women’s sport – Lucy Bronze

England defender Lucy Bronze says eliminating abusive behaviour and sexual misconduct is “top of the list” of changes required in women’s sport amid the scandal gripping football in the United States. Governing body US Soccer said it would move ...

05 Oct 2022 at 16:00

National News

Varadkar: New paid leave law should not require proof of domestic abuse

An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said that a new paid leave law should not require proof of domestic abuse. The Fine Gael leader made the comments while speaking to the Joint Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment. His comments echo those ...

05 Oct 2022 at 15:33

National News

Varadkar: New paid leave law should not require proof of domestic abuse

05 Oct 2022 at 15:33

Mel B demands action on domestic abuse during appearance at Tory conference

Spice Girl Mel B has called for reform of the judicial system at the Conservative Party conference, as she shared her personal experiences of domestic abuse. The pop star, a patron of the Women’s Aid charity, spoke at a fringe event ...

02 Oct 2022 at 17:20

Football

Childhood abuse ‘still so raw’ – Alex Scott

Former England defender and BBC broadcaster Alex Scott has spoken about the domestic abuse she suffered during her childhood, saying she can “visualise it like it was yesterday”. Scott describes her father’s violent behaviour ...

04 Oct 2022 at 17:42

Next prime minister must deliver Online Safety Bill, urge campaigners

A group of survivors and families affected by abuse on social media have written to the Tory leadership candidates to urge the next prime minister to prioritise the Online Safety Bill. The collection of campaigners called on ...

19 Aug 2022 at 07:45

Soccer

'Totally disgusted' - Waterford FC condemn 'ignorant' and 'insensitive' remarks aimed at former player

Waterford FC have released a strong statement regarding "ignorant and insensitive" online remarks aimed towards former player Louis Britton who now plays for Cork City. Britton, who joined City from the Blues in June, came ...

18 Aug 2022 at 18:33

Around Carlow

'Support and understanding' available for men in Carlow experiencing domestic abuse

Men in Ireland are often forgotten when it comes to domestic abuse, often represented as the perpetrator but not as the victim, yet 1 in 7 men will be affected by domestic abuse in their lifetime. The Bagenalstown ...

15 Aug 2022 at 15:33

Justice officials seek to improve safeguards for women in refuges

Ministry of Justice officials are working with judges in an attempt to build on safeguards for women in refuges and “overhauling” how family courts protect domestic abuse victims, a spokeswoman says. The ministry ...

15 Aug 2022 at 19:44

Joachim Andersen involves police over online death threats after Liverpool match

Football

Joachim Andersen bombarded with online abuse including death threats

Joachim Andersen has spoken to the police after he was bombarded by death threats and a torrent of abuse online following Crystal Palace’s 1-1 draw at Liverpool. The Eagles defender was headbutted by Darwin ...

16 Aug 2022 at 17:12

Football

EFL wants Government to hold social media companies to account over online abuse

The English Football League will challenge the new Prime Minister to ensure the Government holds social media companies to account over online abuse. Crystal Palace defender Joachim Andersen turned to ...

17 Aug 2022 at 18:37

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