Viewpoint

Karim Gonzalez and Lydia Jimenez reflect on the impact of speaking out about their abuse, and being a voice for others. We also hear from two RGP officers combating child abuse in Gibraltar.

Mary De Santos is the Domestic Abuse lead, and is Detective Sergeant of Online Child Abuse Investigation. Sgt Jo Ullger led the investigation against Graham Southwell, resulting in his 39 year sentence. They sit down with Iain Triay Clarence to discuss their motivations and the toll their work takes, while Karim and Lydia look to the future and highlight the questions that remain unanswered.

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Two victims of child abuse waive their right to anonymity to speak to Iain Triay Clarence about their experiences.

Each of them was the primary witness in the trials that brought Mario Cassano and Graham Southwell to justice. Cassano was imprisoned for his crimes in 2010 and died during his sentence, while Southwell began a 39 year sentence last year. In the first of a two part special, we hear the unfiltered accounts of two survivors who are reclaiming their lives.

If you've been affected by child abuse, there is help out there for you.

Contact the Royal Gibraltar Police

Emergency: 999

Non-Emergency: 200 72500

RGP safeguarding team: [email protected]

If you're under 18, you can contact also contact Childline on 8008 (5-9pm) or WhatsApp on 58008288

If you need someone to talk to, you can call GibSams on 116 123 or WhatsApp on 56003612

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The frontier between Gibraltar and Spain has shaped our history and forged our identity.

Along the way, Gibraltar has consistently argued for self-determination, financial security, and recognition of our rights.

As the historic Treaty is about to be signed, and the land border removed, past and present Chief Ministers reflect on the long journey from past to present:

Adolfo Canepa, Sir Joe Bossano, Sir Peter Caruana, and Fabian Picardo join Ros Astengo.

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The Treaty has been published and the Motion debate calling on the UK to begin the process of ratification has been ongoing in Parliament. 

Former Chief Minister Sir Peter Caruana KC joins Ros Astengo and Christine Vasquez for some in-depth analysis. We also hear from Opposition Leader Keith Azopardi and Commissioner of Police Owain Richards.

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As we pivot towards one of the most defining moments in Gibraltar’s history, with the Treaty text now published, Viewpoint begins a series of programmes examining the text, the reactions and the progress towards implementation.

On this episode, we hear from the Chief Minister who has called for the issues to be carefully and dispassionately considered as a community and as a nation.

Over five years since the announcement of the In Principal agreement, Fabian Picardo joins Ros Astengo and News Editor Christine Vasquez to take us through some of the details that will shape our lives for years to come.

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Around the world countries are banning social media for under 16s. Should Gibraltar follow suit?

That's the question at the centre of this week’s Viewpoint, as concerns continue to grow about screen time, online pressure and the impact of social media on young people’s mental health and wellbeing.

Would banning social media genuinely protect children, or does it risk isolating young people and driving harmful behaviour underground?How realistic is enforcement in Gibraltar, and can education, parental responsibility and digital literacy offer more effective answers?

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A discussion on business after the Treaty.

What are the challenges and opportunities?

A panel debate includes the Minister for Business Gemma Arias-Vasquez, GSD's Craig Sacarello as well as GFSB and Chamber of Commerce followed by a Q&A with the audience.

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