South Yorkshire Police officers to be investigated by IPCC
The Independent Police Complaints Commission today said it would investigate 10 South Yorkshire police officers over their handling of child sexual exploitation in Rotherham.
Joyce Thacker leaves Rotherham Council by 'mutual agreement'
Joyce Thacker has left her role as director of children's services on Rotherham Council by "mutual agreement" according to a council statement.
Ms Thacker had come under fire after the publication of a report into child abuse in the town.
She is the latest official in the area to leave their post following the report.
South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner Shaun Wright stepped down this week after almost a month of pressure.
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Rotherham child abuse files 'stolen'
MPs are calling for an investigation amid claims files detailing the failures in tackling child sexual exploitation in Rotherham were stolen
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Home Affairs Committee calls for Rotherham transparency
Home Affairs Committee has called for greater transparency over Rotherham after finding 'compelling evidence' that concerns were ignored
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Shaun Wright: calls quitting the 'easy option'
South Yorkshire's Police and Crime Commissioner said quitting his post would be 'easy option' before a committee of MPs