Podcasts about independent inquiry

In this episode of the H.J. Talks About Abuse podcast, Alan Collins from the abuse team at Hugh James delves into the recent governmental decision against implementing a national redress scheme for survivors of child abuse, as recommended by the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA). Collins outlines the challenges survivors face when seeking compensation through legal proceedings and discusses alternative models like the Australian redress scheme. He emphasizes the importance of holding abusers accountable financially and explores why current legal systems rarely order offenders to pay compensation. Collins also suggests potential improvements, including involving abusers and institutions in financially supporting a redress scheme in the UK, echoing global precedents. Join the discussion as we explore justice, support for survivors, and the quest for systemic change. Who we are: We are a leading, full-service UK law firm.   Since our beginning, we have been led by the things that matter. We care about fighting for the right outcomes. Solving the seemingly unsolvable. Protecting businesses, individuals, and livelihoods. Supporting our people, our communities. Safeguarding our planet.   Looking for a way forward? At Hugh James, challenges – of all sizes – are readily accepted.  Our team of specialist sexual abuse solicitors have helped many people secure sexual abuse compensation.  Find out more- https://www.hughjames.com/services/sexual-abuse-claims-and-compensation/   Follow us on socials:  LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/company/hugh-james/  X- https://twitter.com/hj_abuse   Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/abusejustice/   Join us as we explore these serious issues and discuss ways to achieve justice and healing for those affected by such life-altering experiences.

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In this thought-provoking episode of the H.J. Talks About Abuse podcast, Alan Collins, the head of the abuse team at Hugh James, delves into the intricacies of the proposed reforms to the limitation law in England and Wales. As the government sets its sights on implementing the recommendations from the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (ICSA), this solo episode explores the potential impact on survivors of sexual abuse and their journey to justice. Discover how the removal of the limitation period for child sexual abuse claims aims to dismantle barriers that have long hindered access to justice, while also addressing the challenges of balancing fair trials for defendants. Join Alan as he navigates through the complexities of the legal reforms, drawing insights from similar changes in Scotland and Australia, and discusses the implications for past, present, and future claims.   Who we are: We are a leading, full-service UK law firm.   Since our beginning, we have been led by the things that matter. We care about fighting for the right outcomes. Solving the seemingly unsolvable. Protecting businesses, individuals, and livelihoods. Supporting our people, our communities. Safeguarding our planet.   Looking for a way forward? At Hugh James, challenges – of all sizes – are readily accepted.  Our team of specialist sexual abuse solicitors have helped many people secure sexual abuse compensation.  Find out more- https://www.hughjames.com/services/sexual-abuse-claims-and-compensation/   Follow us on socials:  LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/company/hugh-james/  X- https://twitter.com/hj_abuse   Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/abusejustice/  

WHAT - 2023 was an un10recedented year for wildfires in the NWT with almost 70% of the population being evacuated to communities across the NWT and western Canada. A state of emergency was called and 13 communities including Behchoko, Fort Smith, Salt River First Nation, Smith Landing First Nation, Jean Marie River, West Point First Nation, Hay River, K'atl'odeeche First Nation, Enterprise, Ndilǫ, Dettah, Yellowknife and Kakisa were evacuated. The Dene Nation calls for the full independent public inquiry to begin as soon as possible. Dene authority and governance must be recognized and included in all response plans going forward. This podcast was created from the WEBINAR: Dene Nation Speaks Out on the 2023 Wildfires Devastation and Why An Independent Inquiry Is Needed which was streamed live on Mar 11, 2024 Part Four - In Part Four, moderator Bill Erasmus discuss's the need for the people to reach out to the Commissioner of the North West Territories, to express their desire for an independent inquiry into the 2023 wildfires, then we hear closing statements from Chief Fred Sangris, Elder Francois Paulette, and Chief David Echinelle. Finally Jesse Cardinal from Keepers of the Water recaps the webinar and provides contact information for listeners to reach out to the Commissioner of the North West Territories. Bill Erasmus - Mr. Erasmus was born in Yellowknife in 1954, and has spent much of his career in his homeland Denendeh. He acquired a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from the University of Alberta. Chief Erasmus' political expertise and strong leadership skills have brought significant change and advancement to all Peoples of the NWT (North West Territories). Chief Fred Sangris - was born in the Yellowknife Bay area to parents Morris (Tia Chee) and Theresa Sangris Nee' Black and grandfather, David (olter'caulther) Kamelli Sangris – grandson of the famous 1860 chief of the Coppermine River, Nayatii. Fred is a part of the long-standing leadership from the Kemili/Sangris family lineage and is a direct descendant of Chief Nayatii of the Copper Mine River and the edge of the wood Yellowknives Dene. Francois Paulette - A Denesuline and member of the Smith's Landing Treaty 8 First Nation Francois Paulette survived the residential school system before going on the become the youngest Chief in the NWT Indian Brotherhood in 1971. Chief David Echinelle - Is a traditional Chief from Begade Shotagotine, he is a traditional knowledge keeper and respected Elder, who has worked to advocate for the rights and protection of Dene lands, language and cultural practices. Jesse Cardinal is the Executive Director of Keepers of The Water and is from the Kikino Métis Settlement, where she grew up. She has seen many changes to the lands and waters in her life and a drastic decline in wildlife. She loves to listen to Elders talk about how the land was, even before she was born. Jesse Music: 'Shoulders Of Giants' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

WHAT - 2023 was an un10recedented year for wildfires in the NWT with almost 70% of the population being evacuated to communities across the NWT and western Canada. A state of emergency was called and 13 communities including Behchoko, Fort Smith, Salt River First Nation, Smith Landing First Nation, Jean Marie River, West Point First Nation, Hay River, K'atl'odeeche First Nation, Enterprise, Ndilǫ, Dettah, Yellowknife and Kakisa were evacuated. The Dene Nation calls for the full independent public inquiry to begin as soon as possible. Dene authority and governance must be recognized and included in all response plans going forward. This podcast was created from the WEBINAR: Dene Nation Speaks Out on the 2023 Wildfires Devastation and Why An Independent Inquiry Is Needed which was streamed live on Mar 11, 2024 Part three - In Part Three Trevor Teed starts off speaking on his experience as both an evacuee and an employee of Dene Nation dealing with the Territorial Government during evacuation and the Red Cross at the evacuee centre in Edmonton. Then Jesse Cardinal of Keepers of the Water opens the webinar to other Chiefs on the call who would like to speak to their experiences. Grand Chief Wilbert Kochon of the Sahtu speaks on the lasting impacts on his community from the 2023 wildfires and the lack of experience of those leading the evacuation efforts for the GNWT. Jesse Cardinal recaps other speakers emphasis on the long standing effects of climate change including fires and drought, Dene Nation employees Wilbert Cook and Sam Bullock speak on the lack of organization and the effects on the evacuees. Then Chief Frank Andrew of Toledo wraps up part three with his communities experiences during the 2023 wildfires and the importance of recognizing climate change and it's part in the 2023 wildfires. Grand Chief Wilbert Kochon - Sahtu Dene Council Grand Chief and Dene Nation executive member Chief Frank Andrew - was re-elected for another four-year term as chief of the Tulita Dene Band, in 2021 Trevor Teed - Lands and Environment director at Dene Nation, an evacuee and a Dene Nation employee who helped with evacuee response. Wilbert Cook - Director of Housing at Dene Nation, an evacuee and a Dene Nation employee who helped with evacuee response. Sam Bullock - Director of Fisheries at Dene Nation, an evacuee and a Dene Nation employee who helped with evacuee response. Music: this too shall pass by Scott Buckley – released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

This week we highlight Alexis Jay's damning verdict on the Conservative government's lackluster response to child abuse inquiry recommendations and the first major test of Northern Ireland's “Stormont Brake” under the Windsor Framework. Plus, we take a look at the Armed Forces Commissioner Bill and how it measures up to its German counterpart. Child abuse inquiry fallout: Professor Alexis Jay, chair of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse pulled no punches in her evidence to the Home Affairs Select Committee, criticising the Conservatives for inaction while in power. We unpack her appeal to MPs to stop treating the issue as a political football and discuss what difference select committees can make in situations like this. Northern Ireland's Stormont Brake: Unionist members of the Assembly triggered the “democratic safeguard” to give Stormont's politicians a say before new EU chemical regulations take effect in Northern Ireland. But Hilary Benn has concluded the provisions do not meet the threshold to invoke emergency arrangements. What does this mean for the UK-EU dynamic and parliamentary politics at Westminster and in Belfast? Armed Forces Commissioner Bill: We take a deep dive into the Government's plan for a new welfare watchdog for service personnel and families—how does it compare to Germany's powerful parliamentary commissioner? ____

WHAT - 2023 was an unprecedented year for wildfires in the NWT with almost 70% of the population being evacuated to communities across the NWT and western Canada. A state of emergency was called and 13 communities including Behchoko, Fort Smith, Salt River First Nation, Smith Landing First Nation, Jean Marie River, West Point First Nation, Hay River, K'atl'odeeche First Nation, Enterprise, Ndilǫ, Dettah, Yellowknife and Kakisa were evacuated. The Dene Nation calls for the full independent public inquiry to begin as soon as possible. Dene authority and governance must be recognized and included in all response plans going forward. This podcast was created from the WEBINAR: Dene Nation Speaks Out on the 2023 Wildfires Devastation and Why An Independent Inquiry Is Needed which was streamed live on Mar 11, 2024 Part two - Moderator Bill Erasmus recaps the Dene Nations call for an Independent inquiry into the 2023 Wildfires, then Chief Fred Sangrias speaks on his experiences during the wildfire as well as the need to train Dene people to fight fires to protect their own communities.Next, Jesse Cardinal recaps the webinar and introduces Chief David Etchinelle speak first in his Dene language and then speaks of the devastation on wildlife and the importance of traditional knowledge, as well as people in his community having to evacuate at their own cost. Bill Erasmus - Mr. Erasmus was born in Yellowknife in 1954, and has spent much of his career in his homeland Denendeh. He acquired a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from the University of Alberta. Chief Erasmus' political expertise and strong leadership skills have brought significant change and advancement to all Peoples of the NWT (North West Territories). Chief Fred Sangris - was born in the Yellowknife Bay area to parents Morris (Tia Chee) and Theresa Sangris Nee' Black and grandfather, David (olter'caulther) Kamelli Sangris – grandson of the famous 1860 chief of the Coppermine River, Nayatii. Fred is a part of the long-standing leadership from the Kemili/Sangris family lineage and is a direct descendant of Chief Nayatii of the Copper Mine River and the edge of the wood Yellowknives Dene. Chief David Echinelle - Is a traditional Chief from Begade Shotagotine, he is a traditional knowledge keeper and respected Elder, who has worked to advocate for the rights and protection of Dene lands, language and cultural practices. Music: "Hayden Folker - Elegy Of Dusk" is under a Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... https://haydenfolkermusic.com

WHAT - 2023 was an unprecedented year for wildfires in the NWT with almost 70% of the population being evacuated to communities across the NWT and western Canada. A state of emergency was called and 13 communities including Behchoko, Fort Smith, Salt River First Nation, Smith Landing First Nation, Jean Marie River, West Point First Nation, Hay River, K'atl'odeeche First Nation, Enterprise, Ndilǫ, Dettah, Yellowknife and Kakisa were evacuated. The Dene Nation calls for the full independent public inquiry to begin as soon as possible. Dene authority and governance must be recognized and included in all response plans going forward. This podcast was created from the WEBINAR: Dene Nation Speaks Out on the 2023 Wildfires Devastation and Why An Independent Inquiry Is Needed which was streamed live on Mar 11, 2024 Part one - Moderator Bill Erasmus introduces The Dene Nations request for an inquiry into the 2023 Wildfires, then opening remarks are delivered by Dene National Chief Gerald Antoine and panel speaker Francois Paulette discusses climate change and the need for traditional knowledge protocols. Bill Erasmus- Mr. Erasmus was born in Yellowknife in 1954, and has spent much of his career in his homeland Denendeh. He acquired a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from the University of Alberta. Chief Erasmus' political expertise and strong leadership skills have brought significant change and advancement to all Peoples of the NWT (North West Territories). Gerald Antoine is the Dene National Chief and he was raised in a traditional Dene way in a community called Rabbit Skin. When he first left his home community, he went to Fort Simpson, where there was an administrative centre, residential schools, a day school and he later ended up in foster care. Antoine was motivated to learn more about his culture, language, worldview and social context after living through those experiences. Francois Paulette - A Denesuline and member of the Smith's Landing Treaty 8 First Nation Francois Paulette survived the residential school system before going on the become the youngest Chief in the NWT Indian Brotherhood in 1971. Music: Autumn [Original Mix] by Imperss is licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM

Welcome back to Through the inquisitor's lens, our new podcast series which explores the complex world of public inquiries and inquests, one question at a time.  In each monthly episode, members of Eversheds Sutherland's Inquiries & Investigations (I&I) team sit down in conversation with leading barristers and industry professionals, leaning on their own experience of working on a number of significant inquests and inquiries.  In this series we explore a range of topics relating to public and independent inquiries, complex inquests and investigations. Providing legal and practical insights, alongside commentary on high profile cases in this field, we hope this series will be a useful tool in developing an understanding of the workings of inquiries, inquests and investigations.  In the second episode of our series, we dive into the intricacies of chairing a non-statutory independent inquiry, focussing on the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Exploitation in Telford (“the Inquiry”), where Eversheds Sutherland acted as the Commissioning Body, and worked together with the Chair, Tom Crowther KC, Barrister at 23ES. Gina Margaroni, a key member of the Commissioning Body team, sits down with Tom Crowther to reflect on the Inquiry's work. The Inquiry was launched in 2019 and concluded in July 2022. The Chair's report contained 47 recommendations, and both the Chair and Eversheds Sutherland visited Telford again in 2024, two years later, to assess the progress made against those recommendations. This discussion was recorded in July 2024, on the day that the Inquiry's two-year review report was published.  In the podcast, Gina and Tom discuss: the framework and structure of the Inquiry, establishing the Inquiry's terms of reference, the pandemic's impact on the Inquiry's operations, functioning as a non-statutory inquiry, the importance of building in the ability to review progress against recommendations, insights from the 'Telford model'  Together, they provide an in-depth look at the challenges and lessons learned from conducting an independent, non-statutory inquiry – as opposed to a public inquiry.

The debate around widescale child sexual abuse and exploitation continues following calls from the Conservatives and Reform UK for a new national inquiry into the issue. Professor Alexis Jay chaired the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse. It took seven years and was published in 2022. It warned of "endemic" abuse across society in England and Wales for girls and boys. Professor Jay has called again for implementation of her 20 recommendations. One recommendation was that those who cover up or fail to report child sexual abuse could face professional or criminal sanctions. The Home Secretary Yvette Cooper last night announced that has said that will be implemented as a new offence this year. Nuala speaks to Maggie Oliver, Founder and Chair of the Maggie Oliver Foundation, who was a who resigned from Greater Manchester Police in late 2012 in order to expose the Rochdale Grooming Scandal and Ken MacDonald, Director of Public Prosecutions from 2003-2008.It's hoped a tool which allows women in Wales to log and report symptoms of endometriosis will empower patients to get help from their GPs and potentially lead to quicker diagnosis. It's estimated one in 10 women suffer from the condition, which can cause debilitating period pain and is linked to fertility issues. Nuala speaks to Dr Robyn Jackowich, one of the academics whose worked on the reporting tool, and Karen Hiu Ching Lo, who suffers with endometriosis.The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has been urged to boycott next month's Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan by a group of more than 160 politicians. The England men's ODI side are due to face Afghanistan in Lahore on 26 February but there are calls for the ECB to refuse the fixture, taking a stand against the Taliban regime's ongoing assault on women's rights. Nuala discusses the issues with Felix Jakens, Head of Campaigns for Amnesty International.Lucy Lawless, best known for playing Xena: Warrior Princess, joins Nuala to discuss another fearless woman. In her directorial debut, Never Look Away, she explores Margaret Moth, a warzone camerawoman for CNN who covered conflicts from the liberation of Kuwait in the early 90s to the Lebanon War in the mid-2000s armed only with a camera and an attitude.BBC Eye have released an animation narrated by Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe for BBC 100 Women 2024. It tells the stories of three women imprisoned in the notorious Evin prison in Iran. Nuala is joined by former Evin prisoner, Mahdieh Golroo and BBC Persian reporter, Baran Abbasi to discuss the prison's reputation.Presented by Nuala McGovern Producer: Louise Corley

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced that the government would implement key recommendations made in the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, including criminal sanctions for professionals who fail to report claims. We hear reaction from former Greater Manchester Police whistleblower Maggie Oliver and Rotherham MP Sarah Champion. Also on the programme: former French President Nicolas Sarkozy appears in court charged with taking millions of euros from Libyan dictator Muammar Gadaffi; and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau steps down after more than nine years in office.

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On April 25, 2004, Broadmoor Hospital inmate Peter Bryan attacked a killed fellow inmate Richard Loudwell, a man awaiting sentencing for the murder of an eighty-two-year-old woman. The fact that the murder occurred in England's most famous and supposedly secure psychiatric hospital was shocking, but more shocking was that this was Bryan's third murder, and the second in as many months. Indeed, just two months earlier, while he was under the care of doctors and social workers in an open in-patient mental health hospital, Bryan left the facility in February and a few hours later he'd killed, dismembered, and partially cannibalized forty-three-year-old Brian Cherry.Peter Bryan's murders were highly sensationalized by the press, particularly the tabloids, who fueled the ongoing moral panic over the abysmal state of England's mental health system. While the reporting did little more than exacerbate the public's growing anger with the government, they nonetheless highlighted a very important question everyone wanted answered: How was a man with Bryan's mental health and criminal history able to get released institutional care, and moreover, why was he not under surveillance when he murdered a third time—this time in heavily guarded psychiatric hospital?ReferencesBennetto, Jason. 2005. "Care in the community patient sought `buzz' from killing and eating his victims." The Independent, March 16.Bowcott, Owen. 2009. "Cannibal who killed three had seemed normal, NHS finds." The Guardian, September 3.Chelsea News. 1994. "Grudge ended in murder." Chelsea News, March 3: 1.Cheston, Paul. 2005. "Cannibal set free to kill in London." London Evening Standard, March 15.Feller, Grant. 1993. "Police hunt evil King's Road murderer." Chelsea News, March 24: 3.Garvey, Geoff, and Peter Dobbie. 1993. "Girl battered to death in King's Road." Evening Standard (London, England), March 19: 73.Mishcon, Jane, Tim Exworthy, Stuart Wix, and Mike Lindsay. 2009. Independent Inquiry into the Care and Treatment of Peter Bryan - Part I. Mental Health Treatment Review, London, England: National Health Service (NHS).Raif, Shenai, and Andrew Barrow. 2005. "Triple-killer 'cannibal' told: you'll never be freed." The Independent, March 14.Tendler, Stewart, and Laura Peek. 2004. "Cannibal fears after body found cut apart." The Times (London, England), February 19.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week's podcast, Alan Collins, head of the abuse team at Hugh James, explores an insightful article from the Law Society Gazette on the independent inquiry into child sexual abuse. Published in the Gazette, a key trade publication for the legal profession, the article sheds light on the inquiry's origins, challenges, and its significant findings. Alan discusses the history of the inquiry, initiated by Theresa May a decade ago, and its journey through several leadership changes before reaching its conclusions. The inquiry examined various societal sectors, including religious institutions and children's homes, leading to grave conclusions about the state of child sexual abuse in the UK. The podcast delves into the inquiry's recommendations, such as mandatory reporting and redress schemes for survivors, and the lack of implementation by the current government. Alan also highlights the importance of reforming the Limitation Act 1980, which currently restricts the time frame for survivors to seek compensation. Join Alan as he provides a comprehensive overview of these pressing issues, the challenges faced by survivors, and the need for political action to effect meaningful change. Who we are: We are a leading, full-service UK law firm.   Since our beginning, we have been led by the things that matter. We care about fighting for the right outcomes. Solving the seemingly unsolvable. Protecting businesses, individuals, and livelihoods. Supporting our people, our communities. Safeguarding our planet.   Looking for a way forward? At Hugh James, challenges – of all sizes – are readily accepted.  Our team of specialist sexual abuse solicitors have helped many people secure sexual abuse compensation.  Find out more- https://www.hughjames.com/services/sexual-abuse-claims-and-compensation/   Follow us on socials:  LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/company/hugh-james/  X- https://twitter.com/hj_abuse   Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/abusejustice/  

Podcast on Mental Health Awareness Day with Special Guest Chris Tuck Trauma and The Role It Plays on Mental & Physical Health     Chris Tuck is an influential advocate in the campaign against childhood abuse, with a remarkable journey and a significant impact in various spheres.   Policy development / Legislative change   As a former member of the Victim and Survivor Consultative Panel (VSCP) for the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA), Chris has been a vital voice. The VSCP, established in 2015, consisted of members with lived experiences of child sexual abuse, bringing a wealth of experience across fields like health, education, and social work/care.   They contributed to strategy, research, and policy developments at ARU (Anglia Ruskin University), enhancing the work in consultation and collaboration, knowledge exchange, and research and practice development​.   In her role with the VSCP, Chris has been an advisor to the Inquiry, influencing policies and practices to support survivors. Her professional journey is characterised by her shift from a 20-year career as a Chartered Management Accountant to a trauma-informed health and wellness practitioner.   Chris's lived experience of child abuse (all forms) and neglect; growing up in three domestic violent households informs her work. She established her own community ftness business in 2003 and founded the charity Survivors of aBuse (SOB) in 2016.   Chris's psycho-educational Breaking The Cycle   C.L.E.A.N.E.R   Living Therapy Programme empowers individuals to recover from trauma and reach their full potential​​.   Chris's work also extends to media, where she is an active campaigner, speaker, and commentator. She raises awareness of the effects of child abuse on an individuals' mental, emotional, and physical health.   As an author, her book ‘Through the Eyes of a Child' documents her lived experiences and those of her siblings, with profits supporting her charity. She also authored ‘Parenting Without Tears' and the C.L.E.A.N.E.R.   Living Health and Wellness Therapy book.   Her role in the VSCP took her across England and Wales, engaging with stakeholders, speaking at events, and appearing on TV and radio​​.   Chris Tuck's extensive experience as a motivational keynote speaker, her expertise in trauma, abuse, and recovery, and her role in lobbying on child sexual abuse at senior government and corporate levels have made her a powerful and authentic voice in this field.   She has hosted her own radio show, co-hosts a weekly podcast, and creates social media awareness campaigns around child sexual abuse and exploitation. Her efforts consistently focus on connecting, communicating, and creating positive, long-lasting change​​.   For more detailed insights into Chris Tuck's work and her contributions to the VSCP, visit her professional website at Chris Tuck Motivational Speaker and Trainer, and for a comprehensive understanding of the VSCP's role in the IICSA, refer to the IICSA's VSCP page and the Anglia Ruskin University's description of the VSCP.   1)www.christuckmotivationalspeakerandtrainer.co.uk   2)www.westwickhamfitness.com   3) www.survivorsofabuse.org.uk   Social Media : christuck_wwhf

Hilary Benn announces the establishment of an independent inquiry into the murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane.

In this episode, Alan dives into the manifestos of the Labour Party, the Conservative Party, and the Liberal Democrats to examine what they have to say about child abuse and related issues. Alan provides a non-partisan analysis, focusing on key topics such as mandatory reporting laws, justice for victims, and proposed redress schemes. Alan discusses the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (ICSA) recommendations and how each party addresses—or fails to address—them. He highlights the importance of mandatory reporting and the need for accountability in the justice system. The episode also touches on the complex nature of handling rape cases and the necessity for timely justice. Join Alan as he navigates through these political manifestos, offering insights and critiques that are crucial for survivors of sexual abuse and those advocating for their rights. Whether you are a regular listener or tuning in for the first time, this episode aims to inform and empower.

The Finance Minister says the planned independent inquiry into Te Pati Māori's data use is important for everyone. It's been alleged information collected at Manurewa Marae was used to help the party's election campaign, which Te Pati Māori denies. Minister Nicola Willis says it's important to ensure Government agencies have the proper processes in place to protect people's information. "In this case, the Te Pati Maori allegations, the allegations of Manurewa Marae - they all relate to New Zealanders' personal information."  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the government doing regarding mandatory sexual reporting? After £200 million spent on IICSA, Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, what has been the outcome?Today's conversation is with two of the leading voices campaigning against child sexual abuse.Lawyer and partner, Dino Nocivelli and author, Alex Renton. What does this new amendment mean? And what can you do? To find out more about Voices Unbound please visit: https://voicesunbound.org.uk/ And Mandate Now: https://mandatenow.org.uk/ For the lastest article from Mandate Now about the new legislation: https://mandatenow.org.uk/the-governments-useless-child-sexual-abuse-reporting-law/ And this is the letter/ press release that you can send to your local MP: https://voicesunbound.org.uk/current-campaigns/ Alex Renton is a writer and journalist whose career has ranged from arts and food writing to politics and the investigation of child abuse. His career as a war reporter and development worker took him to the Middle East, Africa, East Asia and the Balkans. He has worked for The Independent, The Times, Newsweek, and the London Evening Standard and contributed to a host of other newspapers and magazines. He is also the author of the e-book Planet Carnivore: how cheap meat costs the earth (Guardian Shorts, 2015). Dino Nocivelli is a partner in the abuse department at Leigh Day law firm and joined the company in 2022. Dino specialises in actions for child sexual abuse survivors. Dino has appeared in a significant number of media publications providing his expert opinion and commentary, including among others the BBC, ITV and the Guardian. He has also provided evidence to the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA). Questions for Alex and Dino:What's happening with regards the mandatory reporting, IICSA and the Criminal Justice Bill?The government came out with the latest ruling regarding mandatory reporting last week. What was changed?Alexis Jay, the head of IICSA said that she was deeply disappointment by the new bill. Do you agree. If so why?“The measures are a sham – worse than useless: this legislation will put back the cause of getting good law in place to protect children today in any institution, from schools and care homes to hospitals and sports clubs.” Voices Unbound What can we do to turn this around? Who can we contact or speak to?--- Piers is an author and a men's transformational coach and therapist who works mainly with trauma, boarding school issues, addictions and relationship problems. He also runs online men's groups for ex-boarders, retreats and a podcast called An Evolving Man. He is also the author of How to Survive and Thrive in Challenging Times. To purchase Piers first book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Survive-Thrive-Challenging-Times/dp/B088T5L251/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=piers+cross&qid=1609869608&sr=8-1 For more videos please visit: http://youtube.com/pierscross For FB: https://www.facebook.com/pierscrosspublic For Piers' website and a free training How To Find Peace In Everyday Life: https://www.piers-cross.com/community Many blessings, Piers Cross http://piers-cross.com/

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) called the killing of aid staff in the convoy a "grave accident". Also: thousands evacuated after Russian dam breach, and a missing Californian dog is found over three thousand kilometres from home.

Australia is in the midst of its worst housing crisis on record, with experts warning thousands of households across the country are in severe rental stress and at risk of becoming homeless. National housing campaign Everybody's Home is launching a new inquiry, set to hear firsthand accounts from renters, people dealing with crippling mortgages and homelessness services. - Австралія перебуває у розпалі найгіршої житлової кризи за всю історію, і експерти попереджають, що тисячі домогосподарств по всій країні переживають сильний стрес з орендної плати та ризикують залишитися без даху над головою. Національна житлова кампанія Everybody's Home розпочинає нове дослідження, щоб почути розповіді з перших вуст орендарів, людей, які мають справу з руйнівними іпотечними кредитами та послугами для бездомних.

Australia is in the midst of its worst housing crisis on record, with experts warning thousands of households across the country are in severe rental stress and at risk of becoming homeless. National housing campaign Everybody's Home is launching a new inquiry, set to hear firsthand accounts from renters, people dealing with crippling mortgages and homelessness services.

Dino Nocivelli is a leading lawyer in the field of child sexual abuse cases and joins Chris and Beverley in this episode. He is a member of the Association of Child Abuse Lawyers and an ambassador for the Survivors Trust and Kyniska. In addition he provided evidence to the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) and has been asked to comment extensively upon the Inquiry by many national newspapers and other media outlets. Appearing in media publications providing his expert opinion and commentary, including the BBC News and Radio, ITV, LBC Radio, and some national and local newspapers including articles for the Guardian and the Times.   Dino continues to provide his expert opinion to many international media outlets, and regularly provides external training sessions on child abuse law and conducts numerous charity talks every year. Dino continues to campaign to change the law on numerous matters, including: mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse offences, including sport coaches, and activities such as acting, ballet and wrestling. Double jeopardy for indecent assault, ending the use of NDAs in abuse cases and removing titles for convicted peers. If you have any questions for him please contact us by email:   breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://www.leighday.co.uk/about-us/our-people/partners/dino-nocivelli/ https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk  

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Show notes and Transcript Kim Isherwood heads up the most important campaign group in Wales. Public Child Protection Wales seeks to protect children from state sexualisation and wake parents up to the evils being forced on their children.   Kim joins us to discuss what first alerted her to how the education system is been used to groom our children.  She explains how the Welsh politicians and media have simply gone along with this evil with many of them actively promoting it.  Without PCP Wales many parents would be none the wiser to what teachers are doing to their children.  What can the public and parents do to get involved in this battle to save our children?  Join us to be inspired and hear Kim explain how you can become part of the fightback, and please share with family and friends. Kimberley Isherwood is first and foremost a mother and she is the Chair of Public Child Protection Wales (PCP Wales), a parent-led, not for profit organisation concerned at the way national and local Governments have failed children in safeguarding and education. Kim holds a degree in Criminology and Social Policy and a masters degree in Criminology and is a fully accredited Relationship & Sexuality Education teacher trainer doing a post grad in Applied Criminal Justice and Criminology. She is not afraid of hard work and is always ready to ask the questions others will not and last year PCP Wales took the Welsh Government to court over proposals to bring in comprehensive sexuality education for children as young as three. Connect and support Kim and PCP Wales... WEBSITE:      https://www.publicchildprotectionwales.org/ TWITTER:      https://twitter.com/kimberleytish?s=20                      https://twitter.com/WalesPcp?s=20 FACEBOOK:   https://www.facebook.com/publicchildprotectionwales INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/publicchildprotectionwales/ Interview recorded 10.7.23 *Special thanks to Bosch Fawstin for recording our intro/outro on this podcast. Check out his art https://theboschfawstinstore.blogspot.com/ and follow him on GETTR https://gettr.com/user/BoschFawstin and Twitter https://twitter.com/TheBoschFawstin?s=20  To sign up for our weekly email, find our social media, podcasts, video, livestreaming platforms and more...  https://heartsofoak.org/connect/ Please subscribe, like and share! Transcript (Hearts of Oak) Hello, Hearts of Oak, and welcome to another interview coming up in a moment with Kim Isherwood. I have followed Kim for about nine months now, and thrilled to have her on. She heads up an organisation called Public Child Protection Wales, and this is about safeguarding, protecting our children from the sexualisation onslaught that is coming all across the world. And she discusses why she's got involved in this, why she started the organisation, she discusses some of the teaching materials that are now being used to sexually abuse our children. And how parents, or if you're not a parent, you maybe have someone in your family, a child in your extended family, and you want to preserve their childhood life. You want to hold off this because there is an age-appropriate time for all of this. And Kim talks about that clash between parental rights and governmental rights.  Kim Isherwood, it is wonderful to have you with us. Thanks for your time today. (Kim Isherwood) No, thank you for your time, Peter. I really appreciate this. Not at all. I've wanted you on for the last probably six or eight months. I've seen you at different things and what you cover is absolutely essential. As a parent, I understand that, you're a parent, but it's not just for parents, but those who have friends, nephews, nieces, whatever, because it affects everyone, I think, what we're going to discuss. But publicchildprotectionwales.org is where you can find Kim's excellent organisation. She's also on Twitter, @KimberlyTish. All those will be in the description, so make sure and follow what Kim is doing. But maybe before we get into PCP Wales, why it's needed, what you're doing, the education system, why it's not just Wales but all over the UK and actually worldwide what we're facing, could you take just a few minutes and introduce yourself to our viewers and listeners. Well yeah as you said my name is Kim Isherwood and I always described myself as a child from the streets. I was homeless on and off from the age of 14 to 21 and I spent a bit of time in a youth offenders institute and that's where I discovered that institutional child sex abuse. Everybody in there had been abused you know so that's what I developed a passion for that obviously you know very close to my heart you're living with these girls for a long time and you you get to see a lot of what they've been through. Moving on, then I became a mother. My eldest son has autism and ADHD, so I then furthered my education in the realms of social policy. I then went on to do a few, I've done three university courses, a certificate in higher education for vulnerable adults, social policy and criminology, and then most recently a master's in criminology. So I've kept, obviously, the two fields separate. One was my passion and one was a passion as a mother. And then in January, 2020, I discovered an article online regarding sex education in three-year-olds. And these two worlds just collided, Peter. I was absolutely amazed at how these two fields could cross in such a way. I tried my best to look a bit further. And obviously then I discovered it was far more sinister, than what anybody's given it credit for, you know? So that's when I started the campaign against the sex education, it was just a Facebook group. And then later on, it was about six months later, we discovered further failings within our system. And that's when we established Public Child Protection Wales. Because I've spent the last 15 years supporting families of children with additional needs, forced adoptions, removals, and things like that. With this campaign, with the sex education and the casework that I do on a one-to-one basis with families, we felt we had no option other than to set up this organisation to try and address these issues and obviously our immediate concern right now is the sex education but we do have plans to go on and address all the safeguarding policies, rewrite the training in Wales and basically you try and make this the safest place in the world for raising and educating children which is not rocket science. I see the passion and enthusiasm, massive concern, it comes across, it's plain for all to see, you know the topic and you have a deep concern of what is happening. You read about it just in the media, you became aware, it's more and more public what's happening, our newspapers report it, just like entertainment news now, really. How did it hit you? And it doesn't hit so many other people, because I have the conversation with parents and they nod, but it doesn't seem to really hit them or get them.  Well, I'm the kind of person that I need to prove things wrong. So I first discovered the sex education in 2013, and it was an article online, and it was talking about masturbation from age four in Spanish schools introduced to the World Health Organization. People were saying it was Jewish propaganda because it came from a website called Israel 360 and obviously I went looking. I found the document, this article was not propaganda and I was naïve, very very naïve, you know you're looking at the World Health Organization how on earth are they saying we are sexual from birth and we should be masturbating from birth, you know? So one thing led to another and it wasn't long before we found the source of this data, and I use that term loosely, you know? And so for me, when I discovered it in the Welsh documents then, you know, like seven years later, it was an absolute no-brainer. Again, naïve, I believe this wouldn't hit the British Isles, you know, and it literally took my heart sunk. I read a headline saying the Welsh government have removed your parental opt-out for sex education from age three. Now I want to categorically state that with my experience with institutional abuse, had I not known the origins of these frameworks, I probably would have thought, hmm, age three, but then I would have thought to myself, do you know what, it's needed to keep these children safe. That's what I would have thought, that's probably what I would have, to know what I mean, come to the conclusion about. But knowing the origin of this documentation, it reads like models of offending, you know, so the process people go to offend, it's like a step-by-step instruction, so I would say it's a manual of offending. And that was something I just could not let go of, you know, I cannot let go of that. It's one thing when it's across the pond and you can pass it off as crazy Yanks going through a faze or whatever, but it's something quite different than when it's actually in your living room, you know. So we could not let it go and we will never let it go, you know, for that reason. I've been curious, kind of touching the political side, and then we'll get on to the website itself and what you have, because I, as someone maybe on the right, kind of in UKIP and all that, I've been happy to blame Labour, point the finger at Labour, but living in, someone from Northern Ireland living in London. England is just as bad when you have a pretend Conservative Party. We have it just as bad here. Northern Ireland's maybe the only part of the Union that has maybe held off a little bit more because it is more traditional in its viewpoint of many things. Have you looked at it politically and kind of wondered how it's not just one side of the political spectrum, but it seems to be right across. Everyone seems to have fallen for this. Yeah, well, what it was in, there's a document on our website, it was published by, Planned Parenthood Federation, and it's an overview of 25 countries. So in there on page 174, it discusses England, but in the corner of the page, it tells you that the studies in England apply to the whole of the UK. If you read page 8 it actually tells you and it states five select committees so we've assumed that this includes Southern Ireland. It states that all five select committees of the UK have adopted this sex education with the view for legislative changes and this took place in March 2017. So we're all in the same storm we're just in different boats so that would mean that it was the Labour government in Wales, it was a Conservative government for England, it was the SNP for Scotland, and I'm unaware who it would have been for Northern Ireland, I'm sorry. But yeah, so this is not a political issue, it seems to be, it's orders from above, you know, this is orders from above, this is the World Health Organisation, and the United Nations are pulling the strings on this. So again, I had no idea that all four UK countries were involved in this until after we'd started the campaign and my colleague had found the documentation. So even when we saw some of this less in common in England in 2018, I did think to myself, they need to get that sorted out, you know, because we knew exactly where this self-stimulation for four-year-olds had come from and again that was the United Nations. So yeah we're all in the same predicament here. A concerning thing is we've been legislated against in Wales harshly. Without having this lesson content as rough as they've had it in England and Scotland. But this will be applied to the whole of the UK. They've adopted the same thing. And the term I keep using is, if they have signed a contract for a BMW, they are not going to be driving a Focus into the classroom. It's that BMW that's coming. So this is something the whole of the UK need to be aware of now. We did prove this as well as fact in the judicial review. Our case should be out there now for public viewing. There are two claimants who referenced this global sex education, that's myself and one of the claimants that we had to anonymise. Well, this was proven as fact. These documents have now reached mainstream media with the Conservative politicians in Wales claiming they are outraged. Well, every Conservative politician in Wales had this evidence. They were asked to support us when we issued the letter before action to the Labour government and they have not supported us, but they will make statements on our behalf. So this is where we're at. This is not a party solution, it is a people solution. Yeah, the pretend outrage from so-called conservatives. Let me bring up the website. This is the front page of the website. Tell us about starting PCP Wales, kind of the initial starting, and how you have, I guess, developed it, rolled it out, got people involved. Well, to tell you the truth, we had to learn everything. We had to learn how to build the website by ourselves. We got a nice team together, we wrote the constitution, opened the bank account and we have been, we've been pretty much building a brand you know we if you look at our demonstrations now everybody's there kitted out in their uniform and eventually Public Child Protection Wales sex education will be a tiny part of that because we've just, we're not happy with the children's commissioner, we're not happy with the safeguarding procedures here in Wales and having a degree in social policy being devolved for just 20 years, we don't feel that is good enough, we feel that we do have the skills to make this country far safer and we are not supported by the NSPCC, we are not supported by the Children's Commissioner, we are not supported by Barnardo's, therefore we do not think they should be funded in the way they are, they are irrelevant to us on the ground, so we are building our own organisation simply because they are not good enough, they are not filling the criteria, they are not keeping our children safe, therefore we've built Public Child Protection Wales with the view to dissolve the rest of the people really. Tell us your mission statement about promoting a high standard of safeguarding to the children of Wales. I think people are quite shocked that that is not in place already. A lot of the things that you talk about, people think well this is common sense. I'm sure they're already in place and then when you begin to look you find out actually there are next to no safeguarding procedures to actually protect children from sexualization.  Well this is another thing what we have done is, everybody's groomed by the system you believe schools are places of safeguarding, so the first thing we did was we put our team through level two safeguarding exactly the same as the teachers, so people could understand what was going on. I obviously sit in on this training, I explain the differences and I try to get people to really think. So people assume schools are places of safeguarding, they assume these people are vetted. Well the DBS only detects convictions, so unless you've been convicted of a sexual assault, that's not going to be flagged up anyway. A PNC check now that would be more in depth, because that flags up reports you know concerns without the convictions and when you actually look, at the safeguarding procedures in general all of the training, I am yet to find a single piece of training that educates school staff on what happens within their institution. Now we get reports published by the Independent Inquiry into Child Sex Abuse on the rates of sex abuse in schools and they claim, and I'm quoting the document here, that sex abuse in schools is an open secret. With over 40% of children who are being abused, they're aware of it happening to other children. So a major issue here is the fact that they are not trained in institutional child sex abuse. Now my argument here is simple. To protect your car from a car thief, you think like a car thief. To protect your house from a burglar, you think like a burglar. So to protect a child from a predator, you need to understand the mind and behaviour of predators, yet that training is completely absent. When you speak to a teacher about institutional child sex abuse, they will say what is that? Well you work in that environment? It is littered with abuses, why do you not know? So what we have, we have a system that develops policy based on statistics. Now they will use stats from the Office of National Statistics and the Crime Survey England and Wales. There you will find records of familial abuse, that's abuse at home and that's only because it's been reported. Now we built policy on these statistics because of that's what we've collected, yet institutional child sex abuse goes on for longer periods of time, there is usually multiple victims and it gets, and it doesn't get reported you know and you can look at another report by by the IICSA that claims schools are reluctant to report abuse. So we're not collecting these statistics. We will see academic reports years later about what happened years ago. But those stats are never collected, and they are never used for the development of policy. Well, I am the person who looks for the hidden statistics. So I do FOIs in police stations. I look at the Education Workforce Council fitness of practice panels. And when we are getting in excess of 200 sexual assaults and rapes in one Police Force.  For three academic years and schools are reluctant to to report this abuse then we really do have issues you know and we also um, so the so the safeguarding procedure in school is simple, the level two safe guarders report concerns to the safeguard lead who is level three, well I'm safeguard lead, all my job is to decide whether it goes to the police, social services or the safeguarding board. That's all my job is. Now if you look at another report published it was jointly commissioned by the Welsh Government, Barnardo's and the serious sexual assaults. I can't remember the name of it now, but it's the serious sexual assaults department it is and I actually know the lady who wrote this report it was Dr Sue Roberts. Now she took cases from social services. So, we've got teachers believing this stuff is going to social services and it's being dealt with. Well, the social workers are not trained in child sex abuse at all. No social services are trained in child sex abuse in fine detail. They do their third-party training and that's it. Not only does it mention that, it states the social workers do not know what to do with the disclosure of abuse. They're not allowed to ask questions around the disclosure of abuse and they very often have to go to their supervisors or line managers. So what we're dealing with here is a report and pass system. If it is reported and passed it goes to social services and then it kind of flops anyway. So these are issues that we need to address and I've met loads of social workers who are really into child sex abuse but they've had to go and do a master's in criminology just to specialise in that field you know so we've got all these lines of these disciplines and these academic disciplines but they're not crossing, they're not overlapping. So we're very much within a system that has groomed us into believing schools are places of safeguarding when we're actually living in a system that does not address institutional child sex abuse and I suspect that is probably the reason why the media and politicians will not speak to us because every time they do, we mention institutional child sex abuse and that is never aired. In actual fact, it was one time on Jeremy Vine, he said we'll forget about that for now. So this is the kind of thing we're dealing with. Nobody wants to look at what's happening within our school system anyway. They believe the safeguards. They believe correct terminology for your genitalia safeguards as well. And again, that's a myth that we are setting out to prove is false. One other thing you talk about in your mission statement is ensuring parental care involvement remains at the heart of all developments. And there's one side is, I guess, parents have trusted their children to the education system. I think what you're doing is helping wake parents up to that is not a trustworthy institution any longer. But then they think well don't worry as a parent I can get involved. I've seen story upon story that and personally I've seen, that's not the case. The school is not, schools are not necessarily welcoming parental involvement. Is that a fair assessment?  That is absolutely a fair assessment and I'll bring your attention to a recent court case, the Claire Page case. So Claire Page wanted know her daughter was being taught in school via a third-party sex education organisation. They would not give her the resources. She found some very questionable stuff on the website, very graphic. Their personal lives as well you know are questionable and the court has actually decided it's not in the public interest to share these resources with parents. Now time and time again we keep coming up against this thing about copyright, the schools can't show us because of copyright and when you look at these third party organizations very often their only qualification is their sexuality, there is no safeguarding training even though we complain safeguarding trainers are not up to scratch. It's not there anyway. You know, they have no qualifications in child development, child psychology. There is nothing there. There's no professionalism there. But what we're actually dealing with here are complex specialist fields, you know, and they just being dished out by, it's where they're having a party during these people have got together for a party, cook this stuff up and they just throwing it out. Like it's the be-all and end-all. Well yeah, it's the be-all and end-all of childhood in a sense. Because, well probably 25% of our viewers are US and then probably about 65 UK. And we, Kim, you, we both watched some of the videos of school board meetings in the US, with the parents reading out some of the awful materials. And it seemed to be they have a place to air it. We, in the UK, seem to be quite different. We don't seem to have that same public forum to air it and then the school can pick parents off one by one. Yeah, well I've actually attended meetings and I've been kicked off the meetings because the government is sending out these people to front these organisations and tell parents things aren't, you know. So these organisations are supposed to be there to support the schools but then they're saying in the same sentence then that the teachers have the final say. Well how can the teachers have a final say over something you don't understand? They've brought you in for that so who is actually supporting who here and also when you ask them for the resources to back their statements, so correct terminology safeguards where's the research to support that? simply non-existent children can differentiate between good touch bad touch, where's the research to support that? it's practically it's non-existent you know, so these things these phrases are they throwing out there the non-existent anyway you know so if If they could back these things up, that would be something, you know, but they can't. Nobody will come in on a proper debate. No one will give us air time simply because what we are speaking is the truth and is common sense. And if it gets out what we are saying, then that's going to change the whole mindset of parents anyway, you know, because they are being told this stuff safeguards. Where is some of the push for it? I mean, I've been in my kids' schools, and you see the whole pride wall during Pride Month, and I don't think that should have any say. That's completely separate from LGBT lifestyles. When you're looking at schools, sexualisation in schools, that should have no part. Both cases, in a Church of England school, where I think sometimes in the UK we trust. And I'm saying that as a Christian, that we trust the Church of England. They will bring biblical, correct teaching. That's not the case. Where's the push coming from? Is it coming from those well-funded LGBT organizations like Stonewall? Is it fear of being called out? Where's it coming from?  Yeah, so it is coming from these well-funded lobbyists. They are doing the work of the people from the top, you know, and that's it. Empty vessels make the loudest noise. They are getting all the airtime. You've got to have a victim and a demon for this kind of thing to work, so they will victimise people and then they'll demonise the common sense people then, you know. But this is coming from the third party lobbyists. They are open about it. You've got the work of Dr Ellie Barnes, who openly says she wants to smash heteronormativity. She references the work of Dr Alfred Kinsey and that work as tables of sexual abuse of children as young as two. So yeah we've got some questionable academics and like I said they are all linked to these lobbyist groups, they're all well funded and yeah that's that's where it's coming from basically. They have a say over everything, now a lot of people will say well you know but we we talk about straight relationships all the time we need to have this in school. Well actually no we don't because when I was in school you would only know your teacher's married if they had a ring or their name was Mrs. You know, if I said, Miss, have you got a boyfriend? I would be told to mind my own business. So that's a big point people are missing here. Where's the professionalism? What about parents when they speak out? I know a case in school I know well, and a teacher was finishing up and decided to explain to the children of seven-year-olds that she was a lesbian, getting married to a lesbian lover. And this is what lesbian was all about. And it started to describe lesbian sexual relationships to seven-year-olds. Obviously, no place in a school. When parents complained, they were threatened with being reported to social services. Is that... Tell us about that, because I think parents sometimes are a bit reticent, but I think it's probably you have to be wise and maybe how you approach engaging with a school. Yeah, well this is something that is happening. Parents are being reported to social services because what people are not aware of is our children now have sexual and reproductive rights. So the first step of this education is if you interfere you're breaching your child's right to an education. The step further from that then is you're breaching your child's sexual and reproductive rights. So we are on a slippery slope here, you know, parents don't have a single say at all, but I have always had a great relationship with my son's school only because it was a three-way partnership, you know, school, child and the parent. Where are we going with this? You know, we know exactly where we're going with this. It's damage limitation now, isn't it? Oh, yeah. What has been the response to you from organisations and media as you've tried to highlight the abuse that's happening in schools? Well, the media are not reporting anything. I film every single altercation with the media anyway, and I also send them the evidence afterwards to show that we are, you know, speaking the truth. But the media won't publish any of that. You know, they have been publishing facts of our case. So the World Health Organization documentation, UNESCO documentation, but they don't want, they don't wanna show you guys exactly what's going on, you see? So now this is gonna be tomorrow's chip wrapper more than anything. But what I keep saying to the media is this, you don't like us because when you point your camera into our crowd, you don't know if it's a Christian or a lesbian. So out here in Wales, we have united every single minority group, every single group, religious, non-religious, sexualities, we have united them all. But that goes against everything they promote. That goes against every narrative that they push out there. They don't want the UK to know there is a group of common sense people in Wales fighting for the safety of their children. They want people to think we are bigots. They want people to think we are homophobic. Well, half of our panel is part of the LGBT community anyway. So again, you know, this is why they won't report on us because they can't demonize us. They have given a statement saying that this is misinformation and they are yet to point out what that misinformation is because we've proven it in court as fact. On the website, again, people can get all the resources. Please do make use of it. And if you go to the here, the sex ed part, you can click resources, and there is a wide range of resources available there, telling you what is happening. And then it goes into some of the WHO stuff. Now, I guess it's strange, people don't think the WHO, What are they doing involved? When you look into this, you find organizations involved, which kind of surprises why they're getting. And they go through right from the beginning of zero to four, talking about masturbation, or at that age, children knowing what's best for them. I mean, tell us about how the kind of organizations, how they are pushing this agenda. Well, there's three theories, there's three underlying theories here. So one is we are sexual from birth. The other is the gender ideology, which means, well, they say gender is a social construct. Then the third is the queer theory, and that's being played as your hip and cool if you're queer. Well, actually, the main aim of queer theory is to queer all heteronormativity and to prove that there's not a binary between gender, sexuality, and the most concerning of all, there's no binary between adulthood and childhood. They don't believe in childhood, they believe childhood in a sense is a myth, and you know when you look into their work they say things like child plus adult equals okay, this is what we are dealing with here, these academic disciplines that's being promoted as something that's really cool, it's coming down from professors, you know in the universities so it's being sold as credible then but when you actually look into the stuff you expose these people for who they are, their social media then disappears. So these are people who cannot even stand by their conviction here, you know, if they could stand by that conviction, then that would be something. Tell us about the political pushback. As you've spoken, what's been the pushback, certainly from Welsh politicians? So there's been absolutely no political pushback whatsoever. There was a handful of politicians against this, and then they didn't get in on the next election. So we had one politician they went from 23,000 votes the previous term all down to 1,200 when I know of a thousand non-voters that voted anyway. We had one member of the Senate who wasn't even on the ballot paper, so the people who were speaking out about this they seem to have disappeared. We had Kirsty Williams who was flying the flag for this education who gave a fantastic speech if anybody wants to see that on YouTube, she gave a nice performance saying how the children of Wales are banking on her, they are banking on her for this education, she did not sit in the next election she got off on the next stop, so we've got the politicians are acting like we don't exist basically they're not giving us any airtime they have even said that this is paedophile conspiracies when what we have said is these are paedophile policies and you only have to look at the paedophile information exchange manifesto to see that, you know, so again we've proven that as fact as well. There is no political pushback, there is a group in parliament, a group of about 40 politicians who are fighting against this gender ideology but again they're from all different political parties So there is no political pushback whatsoever. This is a political pantomime. This is a political agenda going into our schools. So you wouldn't expect any political pushback then because they all seem to be singing from the same hymn sheet. I was shocked in Westminster whenever the case you mentioned, getting parents getting access to the educational materials, that then one of the MPs has asked the government, we need to have access and say, well, you're part of a conservative government for 13 years, this happened under your watch. How is that, that seems the most natural thing for parents to have engagement and understand what their children are teaching, and yet schools seem to have hidden it away, as if this is something wrong and therefore you can't see. It's literally, we are sexually engaging with your child and you don't have a right to know. It's a weird concept for us to understand as parents. So the government were going to launch a campaign as a matter of urgency against the misinformation that we were putting out there. Well, we were still waiting for this campaign because if this education is as good as they say it is, they should be shouting it from the rooftops, not hiding it from us. So as a parent or any concerned citizen, you know, the children are all of our responsibility. The children are the future. What happens to them shapes the world, you know. And this is what we're dealing with. If this was as good as they said it was, they would be shouting it from the rooftops. They would have me on a live debate there and then, I've offered all 60 ministers of the Senate, all 650 ministers of Parliament. So if this was as good as they said it was, they would have me on TV and they would absolutely destroy me there and then splash this all over the newspapers and say, this is moral panic, this is exactly what you're having, you can access it at any time, this is going to keep your children safe. But they cannot do that. They cannot do it and we all know why they cannot do it. Because it's too sinister. Tell us, coming near the end, tell us about people getting involved with you. How do people get involved? How do they make a difference?  So they can subscribe to our website, publicchildprotectionwales.org or you can join different sex education groups on Facebook, Twitter, follow the people that you know, follow the people in your area. We are building a coalition, so a UK-wide coalition. We are no longer being trapped with these invisible borders. This is not a devolved matter, this is a global matter. We have to unite this kingdom. We are currently in the process of working with different groups like the School Gate Campaign, Rally for the Children Cornwall, there's lots of different groups. We are removing the logos from our flyers, we're putting our work together, we are compiling a four-page flyer which is going to address all the issues in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. It's a universal leaflet, we will be raising money for all the groups to get this out there. We are on a mission to inform and educate. We're not here to debate and waste time, we're out there to inform people, connect, get people understanding they are not on their own in this, this is a global thing. We're supporting each other, we're meeting, we're networking, this is our opportunity now guys. We can cover a lot of ground over the six weeks holidays and then we can all meet in Parliament Square on the 13th of September to remind Rishi Sunak that we are watching, we are waiting, we are going nowhere. Our children are too precious to wait to be saved. So we will be looking into a nationwide sit-out, you know, removing children from school because that was powerful in Canada. There was 90 children, 90,000 children in this district and I think 30,000 were removed on the first day of Pride Month. That had a massive impact. We can do this guys, but we just get together, get networking. First point of contact, subscribe to our website, we'll keep you informed. Join the coalition against indoctrination and sexualization of children in schools. That's on Facebook, get on there guys and all groups are now working in unison. We are building a UK-wide coalition. This is a movement, only a movement can stop this. It was a movement that brought it in, only a movement can get it out. It has to be people power, no other way around it. Yeah, we've had Susan Mason on before a number of times, School Gates campaign does a fantastic job. Going to Westminster, that means what you're doing is important, not just for Wales, but wider. What you've started is looking at what's in Wales, but going to Westminster, shows actually that this is something that affects every single part of the UK and wider. Well, this is it. So we were saying we're going to start small and then take them all. We had to focus on the fight in Wales because it was a preventative campaign. You see, there was already less than content around the rest of the UK. So it was preventative campaign ours was, and we always knew what happened here in Wales would affect the whole of the UK. So we tried really hard, do you know what I mean, to destroy this legislation. But the judicial system is simply not on our side. We always said this was going to be a case of uniting the kingdom, but we did focus our fight in Wales only because we had that judicial review. Now it's a damage limitation campaign, we all need to be on the front line now and that's what we are doing in Public Child Protection Wales. We're ensuring each group has what they need, we're encouraging them to meet, we're going to be supplying leaflets all around the country, and like I said we're in the process of putting these together now. Factual information that covers all four countries, a universal leaflet, everybody has a right to know. And I guess also important for anyone watching who is a teacher or involved in the education process, we kind of sometimes think the education process has been captured by a Marxist ideology, and that is true. But there still will be many good people in the education sector. And I guess important for teachers, if they see something that they think is inappropriate, they can, I guess, whistle-blow, they can pass the information on and highlight it. Absolutely, yes, they could. And we will do everything in our power to keep that, confidential. We would never rename that teacher or where this information has come from. But we do have to be working together now. I suspect a lot of training that's gone on in recent years is alienating parents from the training and we do feel like you know the whole profession has turned against us but you can't do your job without us. Things are going to happen in your work environment where our children are, and the only people that's going to be able to help you are the parents. Now you've got to work with the parents because you are the ones the government has put on the front line. With this case law we've got here in work now, you are the ones in the firing line, we will be coming after teachers because that's our only option now. They've put you in this position, help us get you out of it. Kim, I really appreciate you coming on, what you're doing is absolutely essential and I think it's one of the key battles to actually protect our children from this ideology that wants the whole gender reassignment stuff, all of that, it's a slope that children cannot recover from, it's irreversible, some of that, and what's been forced on them. So thank you so much for coming on and sharing what you're doing with Public Child Protection Wales. Oh, thank you for having us. We appreciate this. You know, we appreciate all the support we can get.

After more than seven years taking evidence, six months ago the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse published their final report which put forward 20 recommendations for the government. This week the Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, announced they had accepted 19 of those put forward. Professor Alexis Jay, who chaired the IICSA for seven years, joins Nuala to explain why she is deeply disappointed with their response. Dr. Katriona O'Sullivan grew up as one of five children living in dire poverty, surrounded by addiction. She is now an award winning lecturer, whose work explores barrier to education. She joins Nuala to discuss herlife story, as told in her moving, funny, brave and shocking memoir – Poor. Sales of new petrol and diesel cars in the UK will end by 2030, but women are less likely than men to consider buying an electric vehicle, and the gap seems to be widening. Erin Baker, Editorial Director from AutoTrader and Beth Morley, a mobility and human insights manager from Cenex, join Nuala to discuss. This month marks ten years since a law authorising same-sex couples to marry and adopt children was passed in France. But it wasn't until 2021 that single women and lesbian couples were allowed to get fertility treatment following two years of parliamentary debate. A new French film - La Graine or The Seed - looks at the journey of a lesbian couple, Ines and Lucie, on their quest to have a baby, set before the law came into force in France To discuss the current situation I'm joined by the director Eloïse Lang, & journalist for France24, Claire Paccalin. Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Lucinda Montefiore Studio manager: Sue Maillot

There is a push for an independent inquiry into the GSOC crisis. We hear what's next for the watchdog organisation with Mick Clifford Special Correspondent at The Irish Examiner and Brendan O'Connor, President of the GRA.

This powerful conversation is with Rafael Viola. Rafael is a survivor of Catholic Church abuse, he is a campaigner fighting for change and accountability seeking justice for the atrocities that happened at CROOME COURT children's home . He was a core participant at the iiicsa inquiry himself and he with many others survivors were refused the opportunity to give oral evedence. He was shocked at the way survivors were sidelined while perpetrators and thise representing perpetrators seemed cosy and complicit with the inquiry. He wants to know why were core participants and survivors silenced by iiicsa, The Independant Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse. https://www.iicsa.org.uk/

Pressure is mounting on Cook Strait ferry services after yet another problem. An engineering issue has forced the Interislander's Kaitaki out of action —again— only one day after it had the all-clear to sail again. The ferry hasn't been able to take passengers from the end of January when it lost power and had to make a mayday call. Jon Reeves from the Public Transport Users' Association told Mike Hosking that it's time for an independent inquiry into the state of the ferries. He says it jeopardises supply chains, tourism, and the average person when it doesn't work. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Northern Ireland Secretary of State, Chris Heaton-Harris, announces in the House of Commons he intends to establish an independent statutory inquiry into the 1998 Omagh bombing

MIchael Gallagher, who's son Aiden was one of the 29 people who died after the Real IRA bomb exploded in Omagh in August 1998

In this KEEN ON episode, Andrew talks to UNCHARTED author Margaret Heffernan about generative AI, the Shell Seven, James Baldwin vs William F. Buckley and why the future is really up to us. ABOUT MARGARET HEFFERNAN: Dr. Margaret Heffernan produced programmes for the BBC for 13 years. She then moved to the US where she spearheaded multimedia productions for Intuit, The Learning Company and Standard&Poors. She was Chief Executive of InfoMation Corporation, ZineZone Corporation and then iCast Corporation, was named one of the "Top 25" by Streaming Media magazine and one of the "Top 100 Media Executives" by The Hollywood Reporter. The author of six books, Margaret's third book, Willful Blindness : Why We Ignore the Obvious at our Peril was named one of the most important business books of the decade by the Financial Times. In 2015, she was awarded the Transmission Prize for A Bigger Prize: Why Competition isn't Everything and How We Do Better, described as "meticulously researched... engagingly written... universally relevant and hard to fault." Her TED talks have been seen by over twelve million people and in 2015 TED published Beyond Measure: The Big Impact of Small Changes. Her most recent book, Uncharted: How to map the future was published in 2020. It quickly became a bestseller and was nominated for the Financial Times Best Business Book award, was one of Bloomberg's Best Books of 2021 and was chosen as the “Medium Best of the Best” business book She is a Professor of Practice at the University of Bath, Lead Faculty for the Forward Institute's Responsible Leadership Programme and, through Merryck & Co., mentors CEOs and senior executives of major global organizations. She chairs the board of DACS and has advised the Casey Review into the culture and standards of the Metropolitan Police and the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse led by Alexis Jay. ABOUT ANDREW KEEN: Name as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Adrian Goldberg hears a dismayed reaction to the final report of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse - or IICSA.The Inquiry was commissioned by Theresa May in 2014 after the Jimmy Saville scandal and was designed to investigate the systemic failures that allow abuse to happen and then be covered up - especially in institutions such as schools, the NHS and the BBC.One if its key recommendations is for a law on Mandatory Reporting of abuse but Tom Perry from Mandate Now – who has been of the most ardent supporters of legislation like this - is not happy.Produced in Birmingham by Adrian Goldberg and Harvey White.Funded by subscriptions to Byline Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse has published its final report. One of the key recommendations is for mandatory reporting of child sex abuse, even if that abuse is disclosed to a priest in a confessional. So, what are the implications for those churches with a confessional tradition where confidentiality is sacrosanct? William speaks to bishop Paul Mason, the lead on safeguarding for the Catholic Church in England and Wales. The Sikh community kitchens known as ‘Langar' are coming under pressure in the current cost of living crisis. As energy and fuel prices continue to rise, so does the demand for free food. Our reporter Nina Robinson visited a Gurdwara in Coventry to see how they are coping as they prepare to feed more than five thousand people over Diwali. The theologian, poet and former archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Rowan Williams has gathered together one hundred poems from the last one hundred years which explore the themes of faith and belief, in ‘A Century of Poetry'. He discusses with William how can poetry help us in our spiritual journeys. And as the Conservative Party get set to appoint a replacement to Liz Truss as the next prime minister, William considers whether the notion of the common good has been lost in the melee of competitive politics, with Daniel Greenberg, the newly appointed Parliament commissioner for standards, Ann Widdecombe, former MP and Dr Alan Smith, bishop of St. Albans and convenor of the Lords Spiritual Producers: Jill Collins and Louise Clarke-Rowbotham Editor: Helen Grady

Ten years ago, the Jimmy Savile affair shocked the nation, sparking a moral panic about child abuse and institutional cover ups. In response, the government launched a national inquiry in 2014. This week, after eight years and over £180m spent, the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse will release its final report. So what have we learned - and what has the inquiry achieved?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.If you've been affected by issues raised in this episode, you can call Victim Support's 24/7 support line on 0808 168 9111. Guest: Sean O'Neill, senior writer, The Times. Host: David Aaronovitch.Clips: Channel 4 News, Sky News, 5 News, BBC News, ITV News, UK Parliament, IICSA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An independent review of Australia's COVID-19 response has found the country failed its most vulnerable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this SBS Hindi bulletin: The Prime Minister announces an independent inquiry into Scott Morrison's secret portfolios; Australia's consumer monitoring service issues a public warning about a new phone scam; In sport, Greater Western Sydney Giants appoint Adam Kingsley as new coach and more.

Australian news bulletin for Tuesday 23 Aug 2022. Read by Selvi - SBS தமிழ் ஒலிபரப்பின் இன்றைய ( செவ்வாய்க்கிழமை 23/08/2022) ஆஸ்திரேலியா குறித்த செய்திகள். வாசித்தவர் செல்வி.

Patrick was a banqueting manager from Sixmilebridge who passed away in Bunratty Castle & Folk Park 38 years ago. His family has campaigned ever since for an independent inquiry to be established into his death - something they say is no closer to happening now than when he died back in 1984. Clare FM's Josh Prenderville has been speaking to Patrick's sister-in-law, Deirdre Nugent, and has put together this report on the circumstances surrounding the death of a young man whose life was so tragically cut short. Listen to the full interview below.

David Perley is a former chief of Tobique First Nation. Pam Palmater is a Mi'kmaq lawyer from New Brunswick.

We discuss the Georgia race, Monkey Pox, the economy, and more.  Our Guests are: Steve Stern, Ben Harnwell, John Fredericks, Debbie Dooley, Ed Dowd, Jeffrey Tucker Stay ahead of the censors - Join us warroom.org/join Aired On: 5/21/2022 Watch: On the Web: http://www.warroom.org On Podcast: http://warroom.ctcin.bio On TV: PlutoTV Channel 240, Dish Channel 219, Roku, Apple TV, FireTV or on https://AmericasVoice.news. #news #politics #realnews 

We discuss the Georgia race, Monkey Pox, the economy, and more.  Our Guests are: Steve Stern, Ben Harnwell, John Fredericks, Debbie Dooley, Ed Dowd, Jeffrey Tucker Stay ahead of the censors - Join us warroom.org/join Aired On: 5/21/2022 Watch: On the Web: http://www.warroom.org On Podcast: http://warroom.ctcin.bio On TV: PlutoTV Channel 240, Dish Channel 219, Roku, Apple TV, FireTV or on https://AmericasVoice.news. #news #politics #realnews 

Today voters in France go to the polls in the final round of the country's presidential election. The incumbent Emmanuel Macron is being challenged by Marine Le Pen. As in previous elections, immigration and religion have been among the campaign issues. We consider how important public attitudes to Islam have been in the campaign and how the candidates have negotiated the issue. After many weeks of war in Ukraine and people flooding over the borders into neighbouring European countries, Ukrainian refugees are now arriving in the UK. We hear from a trainee Anglican cleric about how her faith inspired her to provide a home to a young man who fled from Ukraine. She has hosted refugees before and finds it really rewarding. For her, opening her home to a stranger is an expression of her Christian faith. It's 18 months since the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) published its highly critical investigation into the Church of England. It described the church as a place where abusers could hide and described an environment in which alleged perpetrators received more support than victims. Now, Andrew Graystone, an advocate for survivors of abuse, has written an essay in which he suggests the church is still failing survivors of abuse. We hear his views and a response from Bishop Julie Conalty, who has recently been appointed as the deputy lead Bishop on safeguarding issues. Presenter: Edward Stourton Producers: Jonathan Hallewell and Julia Paul.

Sexual Abuse Prevalent In Institutions Across Major UK Religions Content Warning: This podcast contains content such as Child Sexual Abuse, Paedophilia, Abuse by Clergy/Priests, which some viewers might find distressing. A report was released on Thursday which courted quite a bit of media attention in the UK which looked at the unacceptable level of child abuse in the within religious organisations. The report said that there are "shocking failings" and "blatant hypocrisy" in the way major UK religious groups handle child sex abuse allegations. The report examined evidence from 38 religious groups with the UK including Jehovah's Witnesses, Baptists, Methodists, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and non-conformist Christian denominations. In this podcast we look at the way religious institutions cover up this abuse and how that has enabled child abuse to be perpetuated just to protect the image of those religious institutions. We welcome comments and any information you have regarding these issues. Links: The FULL report can be found on The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse website - https://www.iicsa.org.uk/ . Here is a link that goes directly to the report: The Report: https://www.iicsa.org.uk/key-documents/26895/view/child-protection-religious-organisations-settings-investigation-report-september-2021.pdf Recovering from Religion: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/ This is a great organisation that can help if you have been affected by religion. They have contacts within the UK Interviews with Dr Darrel Ray from Recovering from Religion: Interview with Andy Phillips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wSQJSNbKVg Interview With John Richards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2coPbQGPHE Atheism UK Website: https://www.atheismuk.com/ Media: BBC News: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-58420270 Sky News: https://news.sky.com/story/faith-institutions-accused-of-moral-failing-as-report-finds-child-sexual-abuse-prevalent-in-major-uk-religions-12397393 Video Version On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2MXMDsjap4&t=114s

I had a great time speaking with Professor David Nutt. We discussed his research on how drugs impact and directly affect the human brain, but more notably what his research means to the world. Not only that, but we even dove a little into his chairman history of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD), and the politics surrounding what happened when he revealed, "Ecstasy is no more Dangerous than Horseback Riding." His most recent research is about how DMT affects the brain. (Bio Below) Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Nutt Website - https://www.imperial.ac.uk/people/d.nutt Artwork by Phillip Thor. More about him at https://linktr.ee/Philipthor_art. To watch the visuals with the trailer go to https://www.podcasttheway.com/trailers/ The Way Podcast - www.PodcastTheWay.com - Follow at Twitter / Instagram - @podcasttheway (Don't forget to Subscribe and Follow on streaming platforms too) As always thank you Don Grant for the Intro and Outro. Check out his podcast - https://threeinterestingthings.captivate.fm Intro guitar melody copied from Aiden Ayers at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UiB9FMOP5s *The views expressed here are exclusively the views of The Way Podcast* Cropped Bio Summary: David Nutt is currently the Edmond J. Safra Professor of Neuropsychopharmacology and director of the Neuropsychopharmacology Unit in the Division of Brain Sciences. He has published over 400 original research papers, a similar number of reviews and books chapters, eight government reports on drugs along with 27 books. In 2010 The Times Eureka science magazine included him in the 100 most important figures in British Science, and the only psychiatrist. David is currently Chair of DrugScience (formally the Independent Scientific Committee on Drugs (ISCD) and President of the European Brain Council. previously he was President of the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ECNP), the British Neuroscience Association (BNA), and the British Association of Psychopharmacology (BAP). In addition, he is a Fellow of the Royal Colleges of Physicians and of Psychiatrists and a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences. He is also the UK Director of the European Certificate and Masters in Affective Disorders Courses and a member of the International Centre for Science in Drug Policy. He has edited the Journal of Psychopharmacology for over two decades and acts as the psychiatry drugs advisor to the British National Formulary. Previously he has been a member and then Chair of the Advisory Committee on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD – 1998-2009), a member of the HEFCE/NHS Senior Lecturer Selection Panel and of the MRC Neuroscience Board. Other previous national contributions include serving as the medical expert on the Independent Inquiry into the Misuse of Drugs Act (2000 Runciman report), and membership of the Committee on Safety of Medicines, the Committee on NHS drugs as well as the Ministry of Defence Science Advisory Board. He was the clinical scientific lead on the 2004/5 UK Government Foresight initiative “Brain science, addiction and drugs” that provided a 25-year vision for this area of science and public policy.

Chris is an active campaigner working to raise the profile of childhood abuse in the UK and the need for legislative and societal change, regularly appearing in the national broadcast and print media. Chris raises awareness of the effects of child abuse on victims/survivors mental, emotional and physical health and is a regular speaker/presenter at national and regional conferences and events. Chris is a qualified Health & Fitness Coach and today she supports others in their own healing through a holistic programme called the C.L.E.A.N.E.R. Living™ Therapy Health and Wellness programme which encompasses mindset, health & nutrition working both individually, and in safe, small group environments helping survivors to ‘break the cycle' of low self-esteem and limiting behaviours.  Chris is a published author of ‘Through the Eyes of a Child' which documents her own experience and that of her siblings growing up in an abusive home. Written to inspire other survivors all the profits of the book sales are to be re-invested in her own charity, Survivors of Abuse (S.O.B) established to raise awareness, to provide help and support through workshops, conferences and seminars. She has also written ‘Parenting Without Tears' a guide to help survivors of childhood abuse face the challenges they face as parents; and the C.L.E.A.N.E.R. Living™ Health and Wellness Therapy book which empowers victims and survivors to recover through holistic means. Chris was appointed as a member of the Victims & Survivors Consultative Panel on The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) in 2015 - https://www.iicsa.org.uk/about-us/who-we-are/chris-tuck Contact Info:  Chris Tuck Founder & Director of S.O.B http://www.survivorsofabuse.org.uk  Email: sobbtc@outlook.com Twitter: ChrisTuck_WWHF  Facebook: facebook.com/CT.WWHF All Press & Bookings via Diane Sealey @ diane@fibrepr.co.uk Beverley Webb is an award winning, accredited and outstanding Recovery Practitioner for chronic fatigue specialising in Adults overcoming Adverse Childhood experiences (ACEs). Enabling Survivors of child abuse and trauma to have a voice is her passion and life purpose. Together with her own Lived Experience as a survivor of childhood sexual and physical abuse herself, and being looked after in the care system, Beverley has seen her clients make substantial changes to their own physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. As a Speaker, raising awareness of everyday traumatic experiences and having a voice to communicate by sharing her own experience, is an acknowledgment for her own journey. She believes that by opening conversations about difficult subjects, that we are able to change how we approach recovery and pro-active prevention and intervention for children and young people today. Beverley has presented to various audiences including Category D male adult prisoners, interactive workshops and webinars and also chairing  a panel of experts following the showing of the documentary film Resilience (including the first ever showing in Kent at Tonbridge School in 2018) Beverley Webb – Founder of The StepForward Practice and also a Member of the Institute of Recovery from Childhood Trauma (IRCT) You can follow her on You tube Facebook and Instagram and her website is stepforwardpractice.co.uk   Your Host Karen Roberts   At Mintwave Radio Station and the 'Raising Vibrations' podcast network on Podbean, we provide a comprehensive range of services to coaches, consultants, therapists, healers, and experts who want to share their message with a wider audience. Our offerings include a complete podcast production service and an advanced AI-powered sales and marketing system that takes care of lead generation and nurturing for online course sales. We assist our clients in designing, creating, marketing, and selling their courses through various strategies such as educational funnels, podcast funnels, appointment funnels, sales pages, and membership areas. Our "Done 4 you" service encompasses editing podcasts, optimizing sound quality by removing filler words, crafting engaging show notes, producing intros and outros, creating podcast ads and snippets for social media marketing, and helping our clients achieve their first 50,000 downloads. If you're a coach who sells online courses and would like to learn How To Use AI To Build A List And Sell Your Coaching Program Fast......... >> https://karenrobertscoaching.com/ai  ATTN: Coaches, Consultants & Experts STUCK at 5-10k Months, How to Turn Your Podcast into a Sales Machine......... check out this free on demand class “Podcast Profits Unleashed” >>https://karenrobertscoaching.com/podcast-profits