Riding roughshod over tradition

Article Abstract:

Considerable controversy has been created in the town of Hawick, Scotland, by efforts by Mandy Graham and Ashley Simpson to be allowed to participate in the Hawick Common-Riding, a ceremony which dates back to 1514. It involves a series of events over six weeks in which horsemen ride to all parts of the town boundaries. The two women believe that there is no reason why women should not take part, but have faced strong opposition to their views, and have even been physically attacked.

Social aspects, Rituals, Rites and ceremonies

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Paedophile had links with child photographer

Article Abstract:

Ron Oliver, a well-known children's photographer, has denied that he was aware that Greg Potter, whom he employed as an assistant in his studio, was a fugitive from the South African police. Potter is under suspicion of molesting children and taking pornographic photographs of them. It is believed that he targeted widows and divorcees with children, and that he later molested these children. Oliver has stated that Potter never attended photographic sessions.

Cases, Ethical aspects, Photographers, Child sexual abusers, Oliver, Ron, Potter, Greg

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