LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Rochdale satanic child abuse case

Genre

Interview

TX Date

18 Dec 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:02:18

Description

Manchester Social Services Director Michael Bishop speaks about a child abuse case in Rochdale where 13 children were removed from their families following allegations of satanic ritual abuse. He admits Judge Hollings’ comments in the High Court hearing were valid. He comments on comparison to the Cleveland abuse scandal. Male interviewer not identified. Broadcast on Piccadilly Radio.

Contributors

Piccadilly Radio; Mike Bishop

Keywords

Rochdale; Religion; Social workers; Manchester; Social services; NSPCC; Child abuse; Children in care; Sexual abuse; Rites; High courts; Cleveland child abuse scandal (1987); Care of children; Manchester City Council

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