Legal Gap in Online Child Abuse Detection Endangers Children Across Europe
European authorities warn of increased dangers for children following the potential loss of the legal framework that allows online platforms to voluntarily detect and report child sexual abuse materials (CSAM). Platforms play a critical role in identifying illegal content, supporting law enforcement investigations. Last year alone, Europol dealt with approximately 1.1 million CyberTips originating from the US National Center for Missing & Exploited Children that involved 24 European countries. These tips include files, videos, and photos crucial for criminal probes. Without this legal backing, detection and prevention efforts could drastically diminish, leaving millions of children more vulnerable to exploitation online.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Apr 2026 12:27
Man sentenced for child sexual abuse after 2021 Saint John RCMP probe
Authorities in Saint John, New Brunswick, sentenced a 51-year-old man in connection to child sexual abuse and exploitation material after a thorough investigation began in February 2021. The New Brunswick RCMP’s Internet Child Exploitation Unit led the probe targeting media sharing platforms, with support from the Saint John Police Force and RCMP Digital Forensic Services. On June 29, 2021, police executed a search warrant at a residence on Wallace Court, resulting in the arrest of the suspect and the seizure of several electronic devices. The suspect, Anthony Lee Guthrie, was initially released under strict conditions pending his court proceedings. This... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Mar 2026 15:39
UK Sets Final Terms for Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs
The UK government has formalized the scope and objectives for an Independent Inquiry into grooming gangs, following the recommendation of Baroness Louise Casey’s 2025 National Audit on group-based child sexual exploitation and abuse. This inquiry will examine systemic failures and seek to understand how such abuse was allowed to persist. The inquiry is expected to impact law enforcement agencies, social care systems, survivors of abuse, and the wider public concerned about child protection in England. By investigating these abuses comprehensively, the government hopes to address institutional weaknesses and improve safeguarding measures. The final terms of reference were announced after a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Mar 2026 12:03
Eight Palestinian toddlers return home to Rafah after being evacuated from Gaza for over two years during ongoing conflict
In a heartwarming but bittersweet reunion, eight Palestinian toddlers evacuated from Gaza during intense conflict have returned home after being separated from their families for more than two years. This poignant event took place on Monday in Rafah, as families gathered to welcome back the children, who were initially evacuated from al-Shifa Hospital in November 2023, amid the ongoing hostilities linked to Israel's military operations in Gaza. These toddlers, now two years old, were part of a group of at least 25 premature infants taken from the hospital, which has been at the epicenter of the conflict marked by significant... [Continue Reading]
Surge in referrals for children displaying harmful sexualised behaviours reported in Northern Ireland
In a concerning development for child welfare in Northern Ireland, the mother of a boy who suffered sexual abuse at the hands of another child shared her heartbreak, stating that her son’s life will “never be the same again.” This incident comes to light as the BBC News NI reports a significant surge in referrals to health trusts for children displaying harmful sexualised behaviours. Over the past two years, 231 young people have been documented as needing intervention for such behaviours, which are defined as developmentally inappropriate and harmful sexual conduct exhibited by children. The increase in reported cases highlights... [Continue Reading]
