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Michael Shine's abuse was a 'well known, open secret', says victim. A Commission of Investigation is the 'only way I can ever get justice'. Too many secrets have been buried, blocked and hidden.

By Saoirse McGarrigle - The Journal - 19/08/2024 - [IRELAND] Gerard Murray was just four years old when he says he was sexually abused by...

60 years on from the first alleged Sexual Assaults by the disgraced doctor Michael Shine. A group of victims speak out for the first time.

Aug 18

60 years on from the first alleged Sexual Assaults by the disgraced doctor Michael Shine. A group of victims speak out for the first time.

By Saoirse McGarrigle - The Journal - 19/08/2024 - [IRELAND] A group calling for a public inquiry into one of Ireland’s most prolific...

Taoiseach says "His victims have today spoken with courage and in a vivid manner and I want to thank them for that. I think their intervention is really important."

Aug 18

Taoiseach says "His victims have today spoken with courage and in a vivid manner and I want to thank them for that. I think their intervention is really important."

By Eoin English - Irish Examiner - 19/08/2024 - [IRELAND] The Taoiseach says the Government will “reflect” on calls from victims of one...

'He was too revered': Victim believes Shine's crimes against children were overlooked

Aug 18

'He was too revered': Victim believes Shine's crimes against children were overlooked

By Saoirse McGarrigle - The Journal - 19/08/2024 - [IRELAND] Ian Armstrong believes Michael Shine’s sexual crimes against young boys went...

Michael Shine was convicted for assaulting 9 boys. But that’s not the full story...

Aug 18

Michael Shine was convicted for assaulting 9 boys. But that’s not the full story...

By Sinead O'Carroll - The Journal - 19/08/2024 - [IREALND] - [Michael Shine] Michael Shine is one of those names that you probably...

'I shouldn't have to waive my anonymity but the truth matters' Larry Torris insists that a #PublicInquiry into the events that surround Shine’s reign of terror is essential

Aug 18

'I shouldn't have to waive my anonymity but the truth matters' Larry Torris insists that a #PublicInquiry into the events that surround Shine’s reign of terror is essential

By Saoirse McGarrigle - The Journal - 19/08/2024 - [IRELAND] One of Michael Shine’s youngest alleged victims says he doesn’t believe in...

Doctors and nurses accused of rape left free to work in NHS

Aug 12

Doctors and nurses accused of rape left free to work in NHS

By Rebecca Thomas & Tara Cobham - The Independent - 13.08.2024 - [UK] - [Prevention] Almost 250 medics facing sexual assault or rape...

New Zealand inquiry finds 200,000 abused in care

Jul 24

New Zealand inquiry finds 200,000 abused in care

By RTE News - 24/07/2024 - [NEW ZEALAND] - [PREVENTION] New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has apologised and promised reforms...

Book shines light on sexual assault and harassment in medicine

Jul 22

Book shines light on sexual assault and harassment in medicine

By Amanda Sheppeard - Medical Republic - 18.07.2024 - [International] - [Prevention] Professor Louise Stone’s mission to keep the...

Doctor convicted of rape appears in court again

Jul 22

Doctor convicted of rape appears in court again

By Max Becker - 22.07.2024 - ASB Zeitung - [GERMANY] - [Unknown Doctor] Approximately one year after the verdict against a doctor for...

Physician's licence revoked for sexual abuse

Jul 15

Physician's licence revoked for sexual abuse

By Bill Kaufmann - Calgary Herarld - 16.07.2024 - [CANADA] - [ Phu Truong Vu] A Calgary doctor found guilty of improperly touching two...

Doctor on $1m bail after alleged abuse of two patients

Jul 15

Doctor on $1m bail after alleged abuse of two patients

By Miklos Bolza - 9News - 15.07.2024 - {Australia] - [ Ahmed Al-Sudani] A doctor accused of sexually abusing two patients has been barred...

Board reinstates doctor’s license after conviction for assaulting patient

Jul 9

Board reinstates doctor’s license after conviction for assaulting patient

By Clark Kauffman - Capital Dispatch - 10.07.2024 - [USD] - [ Venkateswara Karuparthy] The Iowa Board of Medicine has agreed to reinstate...

Nurses accused of rape and child abuse free to practise as ‘toxic’ watchdog turned blind eye

Jul 8

Nurses accused of rape and child abuse free to practise as ‘toxic’ watchdog turned blind eye

By Rebecca Thomas The Independent - 09.07.2024 - [UK] - [Prevention] An explosive review of the nursing watchdog has found a toxic and...

Doctor Charged With Forcible Sexual Abuse

Jun 28

Doctor Charged With Forcible Sexual Abuse

By Jessica Miller - Salt Lake Tribune - 29.06.2024 - [USA] - [ David Broadbent] David Broadbent was charged Thursday with forcible...

Women sexually assaulted by Manitoba doctor call for accountability

Jun 25

Women sexually assaulted by Manitoba doctor call for accountability

By Danton Unger - CTV News - 28.06.2024 - [USA] - [Arcel Bissonnette] Through tears, several women who were sexually assaulted by a...

Vulnerability of the patient should not be used as a weapon

Jun 13

Vulnerability of the patient should not be used as a weapon

By Swasti Chaturvedi - Verdictum - [INDIA] - [Prevention] Dr. Chethan Kumar S. v. State of Karnataka (Neutral Citation: 2024:KHC:19526)...

Minister receives final report from inquiry into historical abuse

Jun 6

Minister receives final report from inquiry into historical abuse

By Ailbhe Conneely - RTE News - 07/06/2024 - [PREVENTION] - [IRELAND] The final report of a scoping inquiry into historical sexual abuse...

Irish Medical Council publishes new sanctions guidance

Jun 6