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The low down Sport is an entertainment but also a lens through which we can observe many of society’s less edifying characteristics – racism, sexism, bullying, homophobia, exploitation. Sports bodies have a huge responsibility to protect young players, ensure that what we watch is uncorrupted and check that financial dealings are above board. They must also safeguard the interests of their most invested stakeholders – the fans – and guarantee that these interests are not subverted by corporate opportunism. It almost goes without saying that lawyers are critical to that mission.  ‘S...

CHILDREN being subjected to sexual abuse is too horrific for many of us to contemplate. Yet, as has been highlighted in the media recently, it can be taking place in schools, religious, sporting or other institutions, as well as within families. Understandably the trauma means it can take many survivors a number of years to come forward. Yet, incredibly, we still have a law in England and Wales that children who have been subjected to sexual abuse only have until three years after their 18th birthday to make a compensation claim relating to that abuse. The Association of Personal Inju...

14 shares Sources have disclosed that the report has not found evidence of a paedophile ring within the game or a cover-up — despite clear links between those who carried out the abuse at multiple clubs.  However, the FA will be criticised for not doing more to investigate complaints and are expected to apologise.  It is also believed that the report has found no evidence that former Crewe manager Dario Gradi was complicit in the abuse carried out by predatory paedophile and former Crewe and Manchester City coach Barry Bennell.  It is believed that the report has found no evidence that t...

play-icon Video report by ITV News Sports Editor Steve Scott The Football Association (FA) "could and should have done more to keep children safe" from historical sexual abuse, an independent review into the sport has found. “Significant insignificant failings” meant the FA was “too slow” to have sufficient protection measures in place between October 1995 and May 2000. There was no evidence the FA knew of a problem prior to the summer of 1995. The review conducted by Clive Sheldon QC has spoken to abuse survivors and survivor groups to examine what, if anything, the FA, clubs and in...

Man City issues public apology for failure to investigate concern over paedophile coach Barry Bennell Senior management at the club were aware of rumours Bennell was a 'kiddie fiddler' and that that he would lure victims to his house where he had a jukebox and exotic pets but did not act direct to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Click here When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. OurPrivacy Noticeexplains more abo...