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County and a scandal that ended with six officers charged with child abuse for the way they used chemical spray.

The corporation announced the review in the wake of revelations about Edwards, formerly its most senior news presenter, who committed offences involving child abuse images.

"We had a number of years where we were dealing with a number of scandals in relation to child abuse and institutions in relation to mother and baby homes."

The greatest challenge to his papacy, however, came on two fronts: from those who accused him of failing to tackle child abuse and from conservative critics who felt that he was diluting the faith.

Now, the man faces charges for both animal and child abuse.