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Child Protection
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Al Jazeeraworld4 days ago
France Orders Nationwide Review of 88,000 Child Abuse Cases After Failures in 11-Year-Old’s Murder Investigation
Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin directed prosecutors to examine every open complaint by July 14 after an inquiry found delays in handling accusations against the suspect in Lyhanna's killing. Protests and a petition have demanded broader reforms to child protection laws.
cultofmac.comtechnology5 days ago
Apple Adds Parental Controls and Expands Content Detection in iOS 27
Apple introduced new parental controls and expanded content filters in its latest operating systems. The updates follow ongoing advocacy and legal pressure over child protection on its devices.
sbs.com.aupolitics24 days ago
Kids Helpline reports 5,190 crisis interventions in 2025
The youth counselling service recorded 128,998 contacts last year, with 5,190 cases requiring emergency services or child protection involvement. The figure is the second-highest in a decade and continues an upward trend after a 2021 peak.
The Guardianpolitics26 days ago
Queensland and Northern Territory Consider Child Protection Changes
Queensland and the Northern Territory are reviewing child protection rules that could alter placement priorities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. Advocates say the proposals may reduce emphasis on family and cultural connections.
France 24politics38 days ago
French Government Announces Child Protection Measures Amid Outrage Over Girl’s Killing and Calls for Justice Minister to Resign
The government announced it is studying tougher penalties for sexual offenses, including possible life sentences, following public anger over the handling of a girl's killing.
france24.compolitics46 days ago
French Lawmakers to Debate Bill on School Violence and Child Protection
Legislation follows a parliamentary inquiry into abuse at a Catholic-run school and separate probes into mistreatment at Paris public schools.
The Guardianfinance49 days ago
Victoria Child Protection Places Baby With Childcare Worker for Weekend Care
A Melbourne childcare worker agreed to take in an infant removed from her mother after a court order last year. The arrangement has continued for more than six months amid reported delays in support services.
world52 days ago
British Doctors Urge Social Media Limits for Children Under 16
Senior British doctors said social media poses risks to children comparable to smoking. The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges submitted its findings to an ongoing government consultation on online child protection.
France 24world57 days ago
Paris Probes Allegations of Child Abuse at Over 100 Schools
Paris officials are investigating claims of child abuse by non-teaching staff at more than 100 nurseries and primary schools. The mayor has acknowledged systemic failings in child protection.
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news.sky.compolitics58 days ago
Review Finds Flawed Decisions in Glasgow Child Protection Case
An independent review examined the handling of a Glasgow child exploitation case involving seven convicted offenders. The report identified several decisions that failed to protect vulnerable children over multiple years.
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The Bbcworld58 days ago
Report Finds Missed Opportunities to Protect Children in Glasgow Abuse Case
A review commissioned by Glasgow's child protection committee found that social services and other agencies missed multiple opportunities to intervene in the abuse of three children between 2012 and 2019. The report details repeated failures to share information and act on known…
washingtonpost.comworld58 days ago
P.E.I. Legislature Passes Bill Allowing Authorities to Return Runaway Children
The P.E.I. Legislature passed a bill giving police and child protection workers authority to bring runaway children home. The measure amends the Child, Youth and Family Services Act and awaits proclamation into law.
bbc.co.ukpolitics63 days ago
Death of Five-Year-Old Aboriginal Girl Prompts Review of Northern Territory Child Protection
The body of Kumanjayi Little Baby, a five-year-old Warlpiri girl, was found five days after she went missing in April from the Old Timers town camp near Alice Springs. An Aboriginal man has been charged with her murder. The case has led to a promised review of the Northern Territ…
BBC Newsworld69 days ago
Sri Lankan Court Bans Monk Pallegama Hemarathana From Foreign Travel Over 2022 Child Sex Abuse Allegations
Pallegama Hemarathana, 71, chief priest of a major temple in Anuradhapura and custodian of eight sacred Buddhist sites, was arrested Saturday at a private hospital in Colombo. A local court had imposed a foreign travel ban the previous day, and the country's child protection auth…
BBC Newsworld69 days ago
Senior Sri Lankan Buddhist Monk Remanded in Custody Over Alleged Sexual Offence Involving 15-Year-Old
The Venerable Pallegama Hemarathana Thero, chief prelate of eight sacred sites, was taken into custody Saturday while receiving treatment in Colombo. Sri Lanka's child protection authority had criticised police for failing to arrest him earlier despite his status as a suspect. He…
The Independenttechnology70 days ago
Meta Disables Optional End-to-End Encryption for Instagram Direct Messages
The change took effect on May 8, 2026, making messages accessible to Meta and internet service providers. The company cited low usage of the optional feature, which it introduced in 2023 after first announcing plans in 2019. Child protection groups welcomed the move while privacy…
BBC Newsworld71 days ago
Instagram Ends Optional End-to-End Encryption for Direct Messages
Meta switched off the feature on 8 May 2026 after updating its terms in March, citing low user opt-in rates. The reversal ends a 2019 pledge by the company to expand encryption across its messaging services. Child protection groups welcomed the move while privacy advocates expres…
world72 days ago
Vigils Held Across Australia One Week After Death of Five-Year-Old Girl in Alice Springs
Memorials are scheduled in multiple locations on May 7, 2026, with many attendees wearing pink at the family's request. Northern Territory officials confirmed three child protection staffers were stood down, two later reinstated, as politicians and advocates highlight systemic fa…
insidermonkey.comfinance79 days ago
Major Companies Report Q1 2026 Earnings
Several large corporations including Meta, Amazon, Alphabet, Ford, and Coca-Cola reported first-quarter 2026 earnings that exceeded analyst expectations, driven by revenue growth in key segments. Coca-Cola raised its full-year outlook despite macroeconomic uncertainties. Separate…
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whatever.scalzi.comworld82 days ago
Hungary Launches 24-Hour LGBTQ Television Channel
A new online television channel focused on LGBTQ content is set to launch in Hungary, with documents submitted to the national media authority. The channel plans to offer cultural, gastronomic, and historical programs, along with encrypted adult content. This development follows…
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