Person: Peter Saunders

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‘Zero-tolerance approach’ to abusive priests needed, survivors urge

Clerical abuse victims have called for a zero-tolerance approach to be taken against priests involved in the child abuse scandals.

world

Pope Francis: Get tougher on child abusers

world

No place for smacking, Pope told

world

Pope tells bishops to assist in abuse inquiries

world

Catholic Church defrocks 52 priests in UK for sex abuse

general

Amazon drops 'Jimmy Savile Zombie' Halloween costume

Cameron announces review into 2009 decision against Savile prosecution

The British Prime Minister has announced a review into a decision not to prosecute Jimmy Savile after claims of sexual abuse were raised in 2009.

Wed, 24 Oct, 2012

Terry Pratchett defends divisive right-to-die film

WRITER Terry Pratchett said that watching a man being helped to die had reaffirmed his support for assisted suicide, while anti-euthanasia groups criticised the televised death as propaganda that could encourage copycat suicides.

Wed, 15 Jun, 2011

'Star Trek' star backs assisted death

Actor Patrick Stewart has declared his wish to be allowed an assisted death.

Sun, 17 Apr, 2011

Abuse victims call on pontiff to make amends

SURVIVORS of abuse by Catholic priests have renewed calls for the Pope to hand over all information on the scandal, ahead of his visit to Britain today.

Thu, 16 Sep, 2010

Scotland makes final touches for Pope's visit

Final preparations were being made today ahead of Pope Benedict’s visit to Britain.

Wed, 15 Sep, 2010

British abuse survivors: Pope must make amends

Survivors of abuse by Catholic priests today renewed their calls for the Pope to hand over all information on the scandal, ahead of his visit to the UK.

Wed, 15 Sep, 2010

Pratchett volunteers as a test case for assisted suicide

BRITISH author Terry Pratchett who has Alzheimer’s disease yesterday called for allowing seriously ill people to argue for assisted suicide before a panel – and volunteered to act as a test case.

Tue, 02 Feb, 2010

Brown: TV should deal with assisted suicide sensitively

BRITISH prime minister Gordon Brown said yesterday he was personally opposed to assisted suicide, ahead of the broadcast of a programme in which a terminally ill man is seen ending his life.

Thu, 11 Dec, 2008

Channel 4 under fire for child abuser film

A charity for child abuse victims has raised concerns about a new Channel 4 drama about a sex offender.

Tue, 03 Apr, 2007

Arsenal fans invade Paris for Euro showdown

Thousands of Arsenal fans poured into Paris today to see their team take on Spanish giants Barcelona in the European Champions League final.

Wed, 17 May, 2006

Body Shop warning after tough Christmas

Cosmetics specialist Body Shop warned on profits today after sales in the UK and United States came in lower than expected over Christmas.

Wed, 11 Jan, 2006

Body Shop encouraged by sales rally

Cosmetics retailer Body Shop today said a 5% hike in underlying sales in the UK over Christmas would help it beat expectations for annual profits.

Fri, 14 Jan, 2005

Mixed fortunes for UK retailers after mediocre Christmas

Reports of a mixed Christmas for retailers were borne out today by figures from some of the biggest names on the UK high street.

Thu, 15 Jan, 2004

Sales lapse, costs send Body Shop into the red

TOILETRIES and make-up group Body Shop International yesterday reported a tumble into the red after a slip in sales and heavy costs.

Fri, 18 Oct, 2002

Sales slide sees Body Shop slip into red

Toiletries and make-up group Body Shop International today reported a tumble into the red, as it showed a slip in sales and heavy costs had hit figures.

Thu, 17 Oct, 2002