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NDA Reform: Victims and Withnesses Will No Longer Be 'Gagged' To Stop Them Speaking Out
Non-Disclosure Agreements, such as those signed by accusers of Harvey Weinstein, have previously been wrongly used to silence victims of harassment and discrimination. The amendment to the Victims and Courts Bill is part of a government plan to restore confidence in the justice system.
3 days ago


‘Historic High’ of Male Abuse Survivors Seek Support
The charity’s 2024 annual report, published on Monday, notes the 14 per cent increase in the proportion of male survivors – from 48 per cent of all contacts in 2023 to 62 per cent – and that this increase coincided with the Government’s publication of the Scoping Inquiry Report into Historical Sexual Abuse in Schools.
4 days ago


Doctor who Admitted 'Unprofessional' Behaviour Faces Fresh Action By Medical Council
A doctor who was censured by the Medical Council and who fell off the medical register for several years faces fresh allegations that he failed to inform a new employer of conditions attached to his registration.
5 days ago


Spiritan Survivor Calls for Swifter Redress and State Apology
The brothers spoke publicly about the sexual abuse they suffered as boys on the campus of Blackrock College in Dublin run by the Spiritan Order.
Their bravery and the manner in which they told their story resulted in former students contacting RTÉ’s Liveline programme, alleging historical physical and sexual abuse.
It all snowballed into hundreds of cases of alleged abuse being reported to gardaí as well as to the organisation One in Four - which supports survivors of child s
5 days ago


Prominent Surgeon Accused of Raping Woman at Gunpoint in his NYC Apartment
A prominent surgeon and professor allegedly raped a woman at gunpoint at his Manhattan apartment after the victim had come to him for career advice, according to prosecutors.
Dr. Maurizio Miglietta; currently a professor of surgery at Touro College — was accused of first-degree rape and attempted rape. He was arraigned in state supreme court Tuesday afternoon.
Oct 15


Five Men to Receive £1.2m in Damages in Priest Sex Abuse Case
5 men in County Down, are to receive a combined total of more than £1.2 million in damages.
The final settlements were reached in their High Court action over historic physical and serious sexual assaults inflicted by the late Fr Malachy Finegan.
Oct 15


Decision on Commission of Investigation into Actions of Shamed Doctor Expected Shortly
The Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill confirmed she has received a paper from the Dignity4Patients, the group which represents the 384 victims and their families about what should happen next in their crusade for justice.
Oct 13


25 men taking fresh civil cases against paedophile surgeon and religious order
TWENTY-FIVE MEN are taking fresh civil cases against paedophile surgeon Michael Shine and the religious order that ran the hospital where he once worked.
Oct 11


Oakland County Doctor Accused of Sexually Abusing, Videotaping Patients
The Oakland County doctor accused of sexually abusing and videotaping numerous patients without their consent over several years pleaded no contest to his charges.
Dr. Oumair Aejaz is accused of sexual abuse and hiding cameras in the changing rooms of his patients. Victims were allegedly videotaped at several hospitals.
Oct 10


No Action Against Cumbrian Doctor Twice Accused of Child Sex Crimes
A district judge has refused to approve a police request to impose restrictions on a Cumbrian doctor who was twice investigated for alleged child sex offences.
Oct 9


Allegations a doctor committed sexual misconduct at Hoag Hospital draws concern from Congress members
Congressmen question whether any misconduct was the result of “systemic failures.”
Oct 7


Doctors Who Faced Disciplinary Action in UK Remain Registered in Ireland
How can it happen that a doctor who has been sanctioned or even struck-off in one country can simply move to another and continue working?
Shouldn’t the various medical registration bodies have robust recording and information sharing systems that would make that impossible. Most patients will assume that to be the case but a new global investigation has found serious flaws in the system.
Oct 6


Man (90s) Faces Trial for Historic Child Sexual Abuse
A Dublin pensioner in his 90s is to stand trial accused of indecent and sexual assaults on three youths in the 1970s and 1990s.
Oct 6


Half of all Sanctions Against Doctors in Ireland Concealed from Public
Half of all sanctions issued against doctors in this State are kept hidden from the public, figures obtained by The Irish Times show.
In some years, as few as 20 per cent of sanctions are made public.
Oct 4


Doctors Sanctioned Overseas Able To Retain Licenses To Practice In Ireland
A doctor under investigation in Norway for lacking basic medical knowledge, including how to perform injections, was able to obtain a licence in Ireland and retain it for more than two years before being suspended by Irish authorities.
Oct 3


Doctor struck from Medical Register after subjecting woman to coercive control
A Liverpool doctor has been erased from the Medical Register after he was convicted of engaging in controlling/coercive behaviour.
Oct 2


Doctor Denies Sexually Abusing Four Patients
A doctor will face trial over allegations he sexually abused four patients - including a teenager. Six counts each of rape and sexual touching without consent after his arrest at a medical centre.
Sep 30


Doctor, family members accused of child abuse, headed to circuit court
Doctor, family members accused of child abuse, headed to circuit court
Sep 23


Family doctor arrested for child sexual abuse material possession
A local family doctor is facing more than two dozen charges related to the possession of child sexual abuse images and videos.
Sep 19


UK Review Suggests Doctor Sexual Misconduct Hearings Are Too Lenient
The Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) stands accused of failing victims and compounding their trauma. The criticism is based on the outcomes of 46 cases with offences including harassment, rape, and assaults of patients, colleagues and children.
Sep 19
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