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article 10 May 2013 UK
A West Yorkshire Police report says Jimmy Savile was not 'protected from arrest' (picture: Getty)
West Yorkshire Police: Jimmy Savile was 'not protected'

A West Yorkshire Police report says DJ Jimmy Savile "was not protected from arrest" because of his relationship with the force - but a lawyer representing victims says this "doesn't add up".

article 07 May 2013 UK
Operation Yewtree: the celebrities arrested, charged, and cleared (pictures; Reuters)
by Ciaran Hughes Operation Yewtree: the arrests so far

Information provided by Operation Yewtree has led to the arrest of Jimmy Tarbuck - bringing the list of celebrity names arrested over sex abuse allegations ever higher.

article 06 May 2013 UK
The BBC says Stuart Hall's conduct at the corporation will be subject to a separate investigation (picture: Getty)
Stuart Hall: BBC announces 'freestanding' investigation

The BBC announces a "freestanding investigation" into the conduct of veteran broadcaster Stuart Hall, who has admitted indecently assaulting 13 girls.

video 02 May 2013 UK

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How are historic abuse cases brought to trial? - video

As Stuart Hall admits historic sex abuse charges, Krishnan speaks to lawyer Liz Dux, who represents 67 alleged victims of Jimmy Savile, and David Whatton, the chief constable of Cheshire police.

video 27 April 2013 UK

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Max Clifford: abuse claims 'nonsense' - video

The PR guru faced journalists outside his home today to repeat his denials over abuse claims following police charges.

article 26 April 2013 UK
Max Clifford charged with indecently assaulting girls (R)
Simon Israel by Simon Israel Max Clifford charged with indecently assaulting girls

PR guru Max Clifford is charged with 11 counts of indecently assaulting teenage girls, two of them under age, over a 20-year period.

article 20 April 2013 UK
Rolf Harris (pic: Getty)
Simon Israel by Simon Israel Rolf Harris and a trial by media?

As the media reveals Rolf Harris as the celebrity quizzed over historical sex allegations, Simon Israel asks whether the media should identify such people before any charges are considered or brought.

article 19 April 2013 UK
Rolf Harris is named as the veteran entertainer who was arrested by police investigating allegations of sexual abuse following the Jimmy Savile scandal.
Rolf Harris named in Savile abuse inquiry

Rolf Harris is named as the veteran entertainer who was arrested by police investigating allegations of sexual abuse following the Jimmy Savile scandal.

article 29 March 2013 UK
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Savile: Man, 82, arrested in Berkshire

An 82-year-old man from Berkshire is arrested on suspicion of sexual offences as part of the Jimmy Savile sex abuse investigation, the Metropolitan Police confirms.

article 20 March 2013 UK
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Jim Davidson 'vigorously denies' further sex abuse claims

Comedian Jim Davidson "vigorously denies" the allegations made against him, his solicitor confirms following the star's re-arrest for further alleged sex offences.