The past on trial
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The past on trial

Savile scandal. North Wales abuse. Hillsborough files. As institutional failures of the past dominate the present, Channel 4 News asks whether this is a watershed moment for Britain. #pastontrial

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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 07 May 2013 UK
Jimmy Tarbuck has been arrested over an allegation he abused a boy in the 1970s (picture: Getty)
Jimmy Tarbuck arrested over child abuse allegation

Jimmy Tarbuck is arrested in connection with an allegation that he abused a young boy in the late 1970s, sources said on Tuesday.

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.

article 29 April 2013 UK
Operation Pallial reports 140 allegations of abuse, which has focused on care homes in North Wales such as Bryn Estyn (picture: Getty)
North Wales child abuse: 140 alleged victims

Police find "significant evidence of systemic and serious sexual and physical abuse of children" at north Wales care homes, including 140 allegations of offences against seven to 19 year olds.

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.

video 11 January 2013 UK

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Jimmy Savile: abusive predator for 54 years - video

Today's report into Jimmy Savile's career of abuse, which lasted for 54 years, details allegations as recent as 2009 and includes one incident in which a dying child was touched inappropriately.

article 11 January 2013 UK
Jimmy Savile sexually abused girls as young as eight over a 54 year period, a report says, including an assault at the last filming of Top of the Pops in 2006.
Jimmy Savile 'abuse' at last ever Top of the Pops

Jimmy Savile sexually abused and raped girls as young as eight over a 54-year period, a report says, including an assault at the last filming of Top of the Pops in 2006.

article 12 December 2012 UK
Jimmy Savile abuse cases rise again. (Getty)
Jimmy Savile: 450 cases, 31 allege rape

The number of Jimmy Savile's alleged sex abuse victims has reached 450, with nearly 200 alleged crimes recorded, including 31 alleged rapes, Scotland Yard reveals.

article 10 December 2012 UK
Scotland Yard (Reuters)
by David Doyle Man in his 60s bailed by Jimmy Savile police

A man in his 60s is bailed after being arrested in London by detectives as part of Operation Yewtree, which is looking into sexual abuse in the wake of the Jimmy Savile scandal.