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Savile hospital abuse victims ranged from aged five to 75

Jimmy Savile exploited weak safeguards at Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) to abuse patients and staff over a 47-year period, a report has found. Savile also abused at least five individuals at high-security Broadmoor hospital.

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"Organisational failures" blamed for continued Savile abuse

Dr Sue Proctor, who led the investigation into Savile's abuse at the LGI has told how abuse by Jimmy Savile took place in wards, corridors and offices.

She said that reports were made but none passed on to senior staff.

She blamed "organisational failures" - including a lack of security and poorly supported and used systems for complaints:

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