In recent years Manchester's courts have seen many cases where paedophiles have been brought to justice years after committing their crimes.
The coverage surrounding high profile abusers including Jimmy Savile has encouraged some victims to come forward, while police and prosecutors have worked to build victims' confidence in them.
It's meant a number of Greater Manchester sex offenders have suddenly seen their pasts catch up with them in later life - after decades of getting away with it.
Here are some of the cases where victims, coping with the fall-out of horrific childhood experiences, finally found their courage to out their abusers, securing justice after many years.
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