Malcolm Phillips, a 93-year-old former manager of Skircoat Lodge Care Home in Halifax, West Yorkshire, has been released after being found unfit to stand trial for sexual abuse. Over an 18-year period, he abused multiple children, with a jury convicting him of several sexual offences against six victims, including both boys and girls. Judge Kirstie Watson expressed her reluctance in granting an absolute discharge, stating that the only available options were limited due to Phillips's physical health and cognitive decline. Victims, including Kelly Lees and Angela Radford, voiced their outrage, emphasizing that Phillips's release feels unjust and that he should be imprisoned for his crimes. They recounted the trauma they endured, with Radford revealing that girls were instructed to wear nighties for Phillips's convenience. The court proceedings allowed victims to share their stories, but many feel that true justice has not been served, as Phillips continues to live freely despite his convictions. Linda Brunning, who assisted Phillips in the abuse, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for her actions during the abuse.