We all must reckon with abusers

Niv Lobo  |  Comment
Date posted:  18 Jul 2025
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We all must reckon with abusers

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Warning: the following content relates to crimes of abuse and could be both upsetting and triggering.

Recent headlines have reported on the shocking case of Stephen Ireland and David Sutton, both jailed for multiple child sex offences. The former has been a prominent LGBT advocate and campaigner, was a founder of ‘Pride in Surrey’, and cultivated significant relationships with local police — drawing added attention to the case.

These are appalling crimes, and the revelation that the perpetrator had been deeply embedded in a moment as popular as Pride must add a sense of consternation and helplessness for many. In the wake of the sexual revolution, the LGBT movement, and events like Pride, play a special role in our culture. They possess a moral authority, standing for authentic self-expression and liberty from oppressive norms; as a result, they have real influence across a range of institutions.

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