Welcome to the latest episode of the HJ Talks Abuse podcast where we unpack sexual abuse cases to facilitate discussion on often neglected subjects. Brought to you by the legal experts at Hugh James, we aim to not just address these cases from a legal standpoint but also bring to light to broader issues suffered by survivors of sexual abuse. In this episode, host Alan Collins, the partner heading the abuse team at Hugh James, is joined by expert colleague Danielle Vincent. They discuss an import...
Apr 12, 2024•18 min•Ep. 246
On this week’s episode of the HJ Talks About Abuse podcast, our host Danielle Vincent discusses failings in child safeguarding and the lack of training available with special guests Lucy McCollum and Amy Lott. Lucy and Amy have founded Safeguarding First, a charity that provides safeguarding training. We discuss the need for safeguarding training and how this could not only prevent abuse taking place but provide guidance on whistleblowing/reporting. Specifically founded with a mission to refine ...
Apr 05, 2024•28 min•Ep. 245
Join Danielle Vincent and her colleague Kathleen Hallisey on the HJ Talks About Abuse podcast, sponsored by the abuse team at Hugh James, as they welcome guest Tanith McCulloch, the Sibling Sexual Abuse Project Officer. This particular episode aims to shed light on the seldom-mentioned issue of sibling sexual abuse, offering insights from a survivor-led project aimed at empowering survivors and addressing the legal implications and broader issues they face. Tanith McCulloch introduces her notabl...
Mar 28, 2024•26 min•Ep. 244
In this week's episode of HJ Talks About Abuse, hosts Kathleen Hallisey and Hannah Hodgson delve into the nuances of a controversial campaign addressing sexual consent. Aptly titled "I'm Asking For It," the campaign, fronted by Emily Atack and orchestrated by CPB London and Right to Equality, aims to push for an overhaul of legal regulations surrounding sexual offences and promote the affirmative consent model. The hosts critically analyse this campaign and its potential implications for survivo...
Mar 15, 2024•9 min•Ep. 243
In this episode, we delve into the serious issues brought forward by the tragic Sarah Everard case. The story of Sarah Everard, a victim of former police officer Wayne Cousins, confronts us with the frightening reality of sexual abuse committed by rogue police officers within the very institution meant to protect us. We explore this dreadful case in detail, focusing on the problematic systems that allowed Cousins to become and remain a police officer. Given the disturbing nature of this discussi...
Mar 08, 2024•16 min•Ep. 242
Welcome to this insightful podcast brought to you by Alan Collins, the head of the abuse team at Hugh James. As he explores the current stance on child abuse reporting, he dives into the necessity of mandatory reporting and the implications of non-enforcement. Alan underscores the need for a law that requires individuals aware of child abuse to report the incident to the police or relevant authorities. Alan discerns the substantial gaps in the existing system, noting that the majority of Western...
Feb 28, 2024•13 min•Ep. 241
Join us on the latest episode of HJ Talks About Abuse as we delve into a pressing issue impacting survivors of sexual violence in the UK. In this episode, we explore the disturbing dilemma faced by victims: the choice between seeking therapy for healing or risking the use of their therapy notes against them in court proceedings. Drawing from a recent article by inews.co.uk, our hosts navigate the complexities of this issue, shedding light on its profound implications for survivors' mental health...
Feb 23, 2024•10 min•Ep. 240
This week we catch up with Lucy and Sheanna – two of the co-founders of “Yours In Scouting”. We discuss the progress since we last spoke 6 months ago and how the Scouts have responded to the campaign. We talk about what has been learnt along the way and what is next for Yours In Scouting. Anyone interested in providing a testimonial or signing the petition can find more information here www.yoursinscouting.org We recorded the last one June/July 2023 so we can use the original blurb and this as a...
Feb 16, 2024•25 min•Ep. 239
Welcome to "HJ Talks About Abuse," where we confront the uncomfortable truths surrounding exploitation and injustice. In this gripping episode, hosts H and J delve into the harrowing saga of the Rochdale Grooming Scandal, a tragic tale of systemic failures and unimaginable suffering. For years, vulnerable children in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, were subjected to the depravity of grooming gangs who exploited their innocence with drugs and alcohol before subjecting them to horrific abuse. Despit...
Feb 08, 2024•19 min•Ep. 238
In this episode of HJ Talks About Abuse, the team discusses a deeply disturbing case that has shaken the community, Ako Hussain Pur, a 32-year-old tradesman, has been convicted and sentenced to seven years in prison for the sexual assault of a six-year-old girl in her own bedroom. The horrifying incident took place while Pur was carrying out building work at the family's home in Sheffield.
Jan 19, 2024•9 min•Ep. 237
In this week's episode, the abuse team are dedicated to unraveling the layers of abuse, discussing its impact, and fostering conversations that empower survivors. In this episode, we delve into a recent case that has shocked communities – the sentencing of former social worker Raymond Poyner for historic child sexual abuse. Hosts guide listeners through the harrowing details of Poyner's predatory actions, examining the profound and lasting effects on his victims. Explore the emotional testimonie...
Jan 12, 2024•9 min•Ep. 236
In this week's episode, the abuse team embark on a riveting journey into the uncharted territories of the metaverse with "Virtual Reality Sexual Assaults: Police investigate virtual Sex Assault on a Girl's Avatar," a groundbreaking podcast that delves into the legal, ethical, and societal challenges emerging in the world of virtual reality (VR) and the metaverse. We explore a recent and unprecedented case that has sent shockwaves through the virtual landscape—the first reported incident of virtu...
Jan 05, 2024•20 min•Ep. 235
In this week's episode, the abuse team discusses the implementation of the Online Safety Act, which was recently passed in Parliament with the aim of protecting children from pornography through online age checks.
Dec 28, 2023•15 min•Ep. 234
In this episode of HJ Talks About Abuse, the team discusses the recent episode of Channel 4's 24 Hours in Police Custody, which focuses the harrowing case of Loui Cadman, who filmed a woman urinating without her consent before raping her in an alleyway.
Dec 22, 2023•14 min•Ep. 233
In this week’s podcast the Abuse Team discusses sexual assaults on public transport and do so in the wake of the widely reported case of the rape committed on London Underground in front of passengers.
Dec 15, 2023•18 min•Ep. 232
In this week's episode, the Abuse Team discusses the recent headlines surrounding sex offenders using aliases when claiming benefits or applying for work upon their release from prison.
Dec 08, 2023•14 min•Ep. 231
In this week's episode, the Abuse Team discusses the increasing use of AI by paedophiles to create child sex abuse images, and how the Online Safety Act aims to hold social media platforms more responsible for the content published on their platforms.
Dec 01, 2023•14 min•Ep. 230
In this week's episode, the Abuse Team discusses The University of New South Wales' recently published report on child sexual offending behaviour and attitudes among Australian men.
Nov 24, 2023•17 min•Ep. 229
In this episode, the team discusses Sailor James Carnegie, who has recently been jailed for six years at Truro for raping a female colleague on bard a Royal Navy ship while overseas.
Nov 17, 2023•14 min•Ep. 228
In this episode, the team discusses the recent reports that have surfaced uncovering decades of alleged child sexual abuse within the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church.
Nov 10, 2023•19 min•Ep. 227
In this week's episode, the abuse team discusses the subject of sexual abuse in schools, prompted by the recent headlines surrounding an ex-boarding school employee who has been jailed for 27 years following sexual offences he committed against students.
Nov 02, 2023•11 min•Ep. 226
In this week's podcast, the abuse team discusses the ongoing issue of sexual harassment on the railway. In recent times, it is sadly not uncommon to see many headlines involving sexual harassment and assaults that have taken place on trains and underground lines across London and the rest of the UK.
Oct 20, 2023•15 min•Ep. 225
In this week's episode, the abuse team discusses the recent inquiry into Jaysley Beck's death after she took her own life following an intense period of sexual harassment behaviour by her boss within the military.
Oct 13, 2023•13 min•Ep. 224
In this week's episode, the abuse team discusses the recent investigations surrounding allegations of sexual misconduct by the ex-CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch and his partner. They were allegedly exploiting men at sex events they hosted around the world.
Oct 06, 2023•14 min•Ep. 223
In this episode the team discuss the subject of sexual abuse in medical settings, as female surgeons report being sexually harassed, assaulted and raped by senior male surgeons in the workplace.
Sep 28, 2023•20 min•Ep. 222
In light of the recent allegations against comedian and actor Russell Brand, the abuse team have a conversation about how the comedy industry uses humour to abuse and silence women, and has done so for many years.
Sep 22, 2023•18 min•Ep. 221
In this episode, the team discusses the launch of the new tagging scheme that is being launched in the East and West Midlands, to protect victims of abuse from perpetrators when released from prison.
Sep 15, 2023•13 min•Ep. 220
In this latest podcast the team discusses the recent ex-scout leader who has been convicted for sexually abusing two children at a scout camp.
Sep 08, 2023•12 min•Ep. 219
In this week's episode, the team discusses the upcoming storyline in Emmerdale regarding the well-known character Lydia Dingle's rape storyline, played by Karen Blick.
Sep 01, 2023•11 min•Ep. 218
In this week’s episode of HJ Talks about Abuse, the team discusses the recent case of a Royal Navy commander who put his hand down female sailor's pants on train ride back from day trip to Amsterdam is jailed for 10 months for sexual assault. As a result of this and similar cases, two independent studies have concluded military police and military courts should not be handling these cases, it should be the civilian police and the civilian courts. Our thoughts.
Aug 25, 2023•14 min•Ep. 217
