Tag: Abuse
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‘Time to stop listening to Michael Jackson’
In a new documentary, two men allege that they were abused as children by Michael Jackson. They are not the first to speak out against the star. Should we stop listening to his music?
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The Facebook files: death, abortion and hate
The Guardian has published a huge investigation into how Facebook polices its content. The leaked files reveal the complex, often bizarre rules about what users are...
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Row over Sylvia Plath’s ‘explosive’ letters
The writer’s marriage to the poet Ted Hughes has always fascinated her readers. Now, letters have surfaced in which she accuses him of domestic violence. Do we have a right to read them?
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English football ‘sinking into a dark pit’
The Football Association is investigating allegations of sexual abuse in football. Four police forces are involved and an NSPCC hotline has had more than 100 calls. Is the system tainted?
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Care home abuse reveals crisis in ageing UK
The BBC documentary Panorama has exposed shocking neglect in some of Britain’s care homes. As Western populations age rapidly, who should take...
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Campaigners in the dock amid ‘surge’ in racism
There has been a rise in reported racist abuse and intimidation since the UK voted to leave the EU. Some blame campaigners, especially on the Leave side, for stirring tensions. Is this fair?
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Google settles trolling case at courtroom door
After an appalling trolling attack, Daniel Hegglin sued Google to force it to remove the online slanders. They have now reached a settlement. But will this help others in the same position?
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Female gamers face violent abuse and threats
They simply wanted to make gaming less sexist, but after endless threats of sexual violence, many women have been forced to leave the video games industry. Are the misogynists winning online?
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Europe’s women suffer ‘violence epidemic’
A shocking survey shows that a third of all European women have experienced some form of domestic violence. Mental abuse was included in the report. But is it as serious as physical attacks?
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UK gripped by Nigella’s courtroom confessions
Nigella Lawson, the so-called ‘domestic goddess’, has admitted to taking cocaine and accused her husband of ‘intimate terrorism’. Why is the media so fascinated by this drama?
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New right to unmask hidden domestic abusers
Assaults and murders within relationships could be reduced by a new rule: potential victims will be able to see police records on abusive partners. But does this cross the confidentiality line?
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Nigella Lawson’s husband cautioned after assault
The celebrated cookery writer and ‘domestic goddess’ Nigella Lawson has been pictured suffering an attack by her husband. Police have stepped in, but what does the reaction mean?
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Thousands join Valentine’s Day anti-abuse protest
Today, as much of the world celebrates romantic love, there will be organised protests against abuse of women and girls. Why is being a woman still so dangerous for so many?
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Meltdown at BBC in ‘perfect storm’ of crises
In the wake of the Jimmy Savile child abuse scandal, the BBC has caused controversy again – this time by accusing a politician of rape. Could this be the end of the Beeb?
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Jimmy Savile — six decades of child abuse
Philanthropist, television personality, friend to princes and prime ministers: but behind Jimmy Savile’s image, new evidence reveals a chilling and prolonged regime of child sex abuse.