Child abuse sparks childrens home investigation

Title

Child abuse sparks childrens home investigation

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

22 Sep 1984

Year of production

1984

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Duration

00:02:30

Description

Report on the trial of a man in Tower Hamlets area of London for sexual assault of girls, and the subsequent inquiry into how children’s homes are run. Tower Hamlets council leader John Riley comments. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

John Riley

Keywords

London; Tower Hamlets; Councils; Social services; Child abuse; Trials; Children in care; Childrens homes; Paedophilia; Sexual abuse; Child welfare

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