Emily Smith
Sexual abuse campaigners urge tech firms to protect children on social media platforms
A coalition of more than 100 sexual abuse survivors, families and child safety experts have written to the heads of major tech platforms demanding they take urgent action to ensure…
Suella Braverman pushes for ban on ‘terrorising’ XL Bully dogs after girl mauled
The Home Secretary has thrown her weight behind a ban of controversial XL bully dogs saying the breed is “terrorising our communities”, after an 11-year-old girl became the latest victim of…
Swifter action needed on child protection, expert warns
The author of a government commissioned report into child protection commissioned has expressed disappointment that it has not led to further action. The study said many children were not being…
Amber Gibson’s brother jailed for life for killing teenager
A man who sexually assaulted and murdered his 16-year-old sister in a park in Hamilton has been jailed for a minimum of 22 years. Amber Gibson’s body was found in…
Warning children will go hungry amid Scottish Government U-turn on free breakfast pledge
MINISTERS were blasted last night for failing on a pledge to provide free breakfasts for schoolkids. Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth has hinted some pupils may not qualify for the freebie…
Sara Sharif, 10, was ‘known to authorities’ before her death – as police continue hunt for father
Sara Sharif – the 10-year-old girl found dead at her home in Woking – was previously known to authorities, Surrey County Council has said. Sara was found dead on 10…
Let childminders work in own homes, landlords urged
Childminders should be allowed to work from their rented homes to boost childcare availability for families, the government has said. Children’s Minister Claire Coutinho has written to housing associations, social…
Adopted children’s names were disclosed on Scotland’s People website
The names of thousands of people adopted as children were available on a genealogy website, it has emerged. Safety and privacy fears were raised after a mother found details of…
Child protection support to crack down on abuse in schools
With the start of a new school year, a child protection charity is offering its services to educate the children in Oxfordshire about abuse. The National Society For the Prevention…
Baby monitors and smart speakers enabling abuse, say MPs
Fitness trackers, home security systems and baby monitors are among the devices that MPs warn are enabling the growing issue of tech-enabled domestic abuse. The Culture, Media and Sport Committee…
