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An order of Catholic monks accused of abuse against young boys at Ipswich School St Joseph's College have asked police to investigate them.

An order of Catholic monks accused of abuse against young boys at Ipswich School St Joseph's College have asked police to investigate them.

Former students of Eltham college receive letter from school’s lawyers accusing them of obstructing investigation

Colchester Royal Grammar School head teacher John Russell said: “We are unable to respond to specific allegations. “What we can say is every incident that has been reported to the school has been taken seriously and dealt with through the Code of Conduct as appropriate; meticulous records are kept of such incidents.” Essex Police officers are working with Essex County Council’s safeguarding and education teams so victims can be supported and investigations can progress. A spokesman for Essex Police said: “We are aware of a number of testimonies which have been reported throu...

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...