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Legal challenge forces grooming gang inquiry review

A landmark legal case compels Britain's independent inquiry into child sexual exploitation to reconsider its approach after victim Fiona Goddard challenged its handling of abuse allegations.

Grooming gangs inquiry chaos as victims resign

Britain's landmark grooming gangs inquiry faces crisis as three key victims resign in protest against chairman's controversial remarks about Pakistani heritage perpetrators, throwing the high-profile investigation into turmoil.

Sheku Bayoh Inquiry Judge Quits Over Bias Claims

The high-profile inquiry into the death of Sheku Bayoh faces major disruption after former judge Gordon Jackson KC resigns amid allegations of perceived bias, casting doubt over the investigation's future.

Grooming Gang Inquiry Crisis as Candidate Withdraws

The government's landmark inquiry into grooming gangs faces major disruption after the preferred candidate to lead the investigation unexpectedly pulls out, dealing another blow to the long-delayed probe.

Senior lawyer quits UK grooming gang inquiry

Fiona Goddard resigns from major child sexual exploitation investigation, raising serious questions about the inquiry's approach to victim support and transparency.

Grooming gang victim quits 'toxic' inquiry panel

A survivor of child sexual exploitation has dramatically resigned from a government-backed inquiry, branding the panel 'dysfunctional' and 'traumatising' as she reveals systematic failures in supporting victims.

Ex-officer in Stephen Lawrence case avoids inquiry

A former police officer implicated in the Stephen Lawrence investigation is taking unprecedented legal action to avoid testifying before the Undercover Policing Inquiry, sparking outrage from the Lawrence family.

NSW transport official charged in bribery scandal

A senior NSW transport bureaucrat faces court over accusations of accepting cash bribes from a Portuguese restaurant owner in exchange for lucrative government contracts through fake invoices.

NSW official hid in cupboard during corruption probe

Shocking revelations emerge as a senior NSW government official admits to concealing themselves in a cupboard during a corruption investigation into alleged multi-million dollar kickbacks, exposing serious misconduct within the public sector.

Council Boss Jailed for Brother Bribery Scheme

A former Westminster City Council property director has been sentenced to prison for orchestrating a brazen bribery scheme, funneling lucrative housing maintenance contracts worth millions to his brother's company.

Manila Braces for Massive Anti-Corruption Protests

Philippines capital prepares for significant demonstrations amid allegations of deep-rooted corruption in state infrastructure projects, sparking widespread public anger and calls for accountability.

Chinook disaster families launch court bid for new probe

Relatives of the 29 victims killed in the 1994 RAF Chinook helicopter crash on the Mull of Kintyre are taking the Ministry of Defence to court in a historic bid to overturn the controversial pilot negligence ruling and force a full, independent inquiry.

Lord Mandelson sacked over Jeffrey Epstein links

Former Labour minister Lord Mandelson is under pressure to explain his connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following his dismissal from a polling role. The scandal raises serious questions about judgement in Westminster.

Sydney Water misled public over PFAS in drinking water

A parliamentary committee has found Sydney Water provided inaccurate information about PFAS 'forever chemical' hotspots in drinking water catchments, raising serious concerns about transparency and public health safeguards.

Rogue Surgeon Ignored Inquiry Into Dangerous Practices

A disgraced surgeon at the centre of a major NHS scandal repeatedly ignored official attempts to question him about his dangerous and unauthorised procedures on patients, a damning report has revealed.

Teacher injured in Southport attacks shunned by community

A teacher seriously injured in the Southport knife attacks faces a devastating double trauma: recovery from her physical wounds and rejection by the community she helped build, a safeguarding inquiry has been told.

Charity Commission blocks MPs over child abuse probe

A major political row has erupted after the Charity Commission blocked a powerful committee of MPs from investigating its handling of child sexual abuse allegations. Read the explosive details.

Dundee Inquiry into UK's Libya Bombing Role

An independent inquiry is being launched in Dundee to investigate claims of UK government and intelligence agencies' involvement in the 2011 NATO bombing of Misrata, Libya, which killed a local man's family.

Scottish Government Faces Inquiry Over Libya Communications

An independent inquiry has been launched to investigate claims of undisclosed meetings between Scottish Government officials and Libyan representatives, raising serious questions about transparency and diplomatic protocols.

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