Savile charities to close down
Tuesday 23 October 2012
Printable
EmailTwo charities set up in onetime entertainer Jimmy Savile's name announced they were closing today in the wake of child abuse allegations surrounding him.
Trustees of the Jimmy Savile Charitable Trust and the Jimmy Savile Stoke Mandeville Hospital Trust, which operates independently of the hospital, said they couldn't see futures for themselves.
They said in a joint statement that they wouldn't be revealing the recipients of outstanding funds.
Meanwhile former Court of Appeal judge Janet Smith said she will begin work on her inquiry into Savile's activities as early as next week.
And during a grilling from MPs BBC director general Geroge Entwistle said up to 10 "serious allegations" against past and present employees were being investigated.
If you appreciated this article then please consider donating to the Morning Star's Fighting Fund to ensure we can keep developing your paper.
Editorial
Iraq ruling is no vindication
Defence Secretary Philip Hammond believes himself vindicated by the High Court ruling that his Iraq Historic Allegations Team (IHAT) is independent.
Features
Turmoil set to continue
A look at the causes and possible outcomes of Silvio Berlusconi and his right-wing coalition's lead in the polls.
Our government has put us at risk
Attacks such as yesterday's horrific murder in Woolwich didn't happen before the 'war on terror.' It's time we recognised the consequences of the conflicts we've unleashed