After charity Watchdog launched a probe into complaints of a church elder sexually abusing girl children, the 53-year-old pedophile was sentenced to 14 years in prison.

A few senior Orthodox Jewish leaders in Australia are under investigation for allegedly negating multiple complaints of child sexual abuse.

Despite religious exemptions, kids who aren't vaccinated can be sent home when another student has a vaccine-preventable illness, according to court.

A Christian radio host was arrested on June 20 after accusations of him paying authorities to arrange sexual encounters with minors surfaced.

In what is being considered a secular victory, the British government has banned the teaching of creationism as science in all free schools and academies in the country.