Claire Jones
Investigations
Claire has been a reporter for the BBC's Victoria Derbyshire Programme for three years where she has presented and produced investigative journalism, breaking news and current affairs.
Her work has appeared across the BBC and other national and international media organisations. Examples include:
'Jehovah's Witnesses Sued Over 'Historical Sex Abuse''
At least 20 former Jehovah’s Witnesses are suing the organisation following historical sexual abuse by senior figures in the religion.
The BBC has spoken to survivors of the abuse and a former elder who served in the organisation for more than 50 years, who disclosed for the first time that he too was sexually abused as a child.
The group has a policy called the "two witness rule" of not punishing alleged child sex abuse unless a second person, alongside the accuser, has witnessed it - or an abuser confesses.
MP Sarah Champion has called this a “system that allows abuses to flourish”.
The organisation said its elders "comply with child-abuse reporting laws...and always tell police if a child is in danger".
Claire Jones has this exclusive report.
'The Secret World of Female Freemasons'
Think of the Freemasons and you probably think of a shadowy world of secret handshakes and dark allegations of corruption and even conspiracy.
The Female Freemasons have been gathering for more than 100 years - conducting initiations, ceremonies and rituals like their male counterparts.
In a UK first Claire Jones has been given unique access to their secret societies.
'Marine E' Reveals Identity And Suicide Attempt
A former Royal Marine who was accused of the murder of a wounded Taliban fighter has told the BBC he tried to kill himself after hitting "rock bottom".
Sam Deen, known until now as Marine E, admitted that in Afghanistan in 2011 he offered to shoot the insurgent, who was then killed by Sgt Alexander Blackman - also known as Marine A.
Charges against Mr Deen were later dropped.
He believes not killing him would have risked British casualties.
"I didn't feel like I did anything wrong," Mr Deen told our reporter Claire Jones.
"He was going to die anyway. He was probably already dead," he added.
'Enslaved and Exploited': The Police Raids Aiming To Combat Trafficking
The number of potential trafficking and modern slavery victims reported to the authorities has risen by 36% in a year, National Crime Agency figures show.
But the Human Trafficking Foundation has told us the system is failing to provide long-term support for victims.
Our reporter Claire Jones got exclusive access to a raid with West Mercia Police where officers believed a group of women had been trafficked to the UK.
'Shooting Range Criticised For IS Bride Shemima Begum Target'
A shooting range in Merseyside has been criticised for using images of IS bride Shamima Begum as a target.
Labour MP Angela Eagle said she was "disapproving" of the use of living people's faces by Ultimate Airsoft Range in Wallasey.
Ms Begum left the UK at 15 to join the Islamic State group in 2015, and has since had her UK citizenship revoked.
The range said it had responded to requests from customers, with "record numbers" wanting Ms Begum as a target.
Wallasey's Ultimate Airsoft Range told the BBC that the range was intended "for people to learn the importance and safety of handling weapons, while having fun".
'The 35-Year-Old Vow To AÂ Dying Friend'
PC Yvonne Fletcher was shot dead 35 years ago while she was policing a protest outside the former Libyan Embassy in London when bullets were fired from inside the building.
Her friend and colleague, former Police Constable John Murray, held her as she died, and ever since has been trying to find her killer.
A civil action has been launched by lawyers acting for John Murray - they have served papers on Saleh Ibrahim Mabrouk, a former aide to Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi.
The court case aims to force him to appear in court and reveal who shot the officer.
Our reporter Claire Jones spoke to John Murray and also tracked down and brought together three other officers who were on duty the day Yvonne Fletcher was killed.
'Male And For Sale'
'Vanessa George: Paedophile Nursery Worker Banned'
A paedophile nursery worker who sexually abused children in her care will be banned from her home county when she is released from prison.
Vanessa George, 49, was jailed for a minimum of seven years in 2009 for abusing children at a Plymouth nursery.
In July, the Parole Board said she had been judged eligible for parole under strict conditions.
The Probation Service said she would not be allowed to return to Devon and Cornwall when she is released.
There are four times more men being trafficked to the UK since five years ago, the BBC can exclusively reveal.
National Crime Agency figures show the rise in the number of men experiencing domestic servitude, labour exploitation, organ harvesting and sexual exploitation.
Charities have told us during initial assessments, 56% of men reported a mental health condition including depression, anxiety schizophrenia and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Our reporter Claire Jones has gained exclusive access to the latest male refuge that has opened in London, and some of the men who have been brought to this country against their will.
'Acid Attacks: Inside The Hospital Treating The Scars'
A growing number of people are being hospitalised because of acid attacks, new figures show.
As Adele Bellis was laying on an operating table at the St Andrew's Centre in Broomfield Hospital she told the BBC's Claire Jones how her ex-boyfriend paid a man to throw sulphuric acid over her. Since then, Adele has had so many operations she's lost count.
The unit has 24 dedicated burns beds and a 24-hour operating theatre.
In the past five years more than 500 patients have been admitted to hospitals across England from assault by corrosive substances, new figures obtained by the BBC shows.
Our reporter has been given exclusive access inside Europe's largest burns unit, to see how they help survivors recover.
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'The Underground Radio Station Fighting Knife Crime'
Reprezent Radio is a 24-hour station exclusively presented by young people.
It’s housed in three storage containers in South London and was set up in 2008 in response to an increase in knife crime.Â
It’s gained international attention with millions of followers and aims to tackle issues such as mental health and cyber-bullying.
Our reporter Claire Jones has visited the station to find out more.
'Teaching As A Second Career: The Answer to the UK's Teaching Shortage?'
High-flying professionals are swapping their career for the classroom under a new scheme for challenging secondary schools. Could it be the answer to the UK's "teaching shortage"?
Dr Simon Harkin, 59, has just started working as an English teacher at Ark All Saints Academy in south-east London, a far cry from his previous role in the civil service, where he served in Europe, South America and Africa, and worked for the Queen.
Lynda Burns is working as a trainee Spanish teacher at Oasis Shirley Park School in Croydon, South London, after spending 20 years as a diplomat in the Foreign Office, advising the government, minister sea dNumber 10 about foreign policy.
Their roles are part of a new scheme, Now Teach, which has given 46 trainees two weeks intensive training and placed them into challenging London secondary schools.
Ou reporter Claire Jones has been finding out more.
'RSPCA calls for more regulation in pet industry'
With around nine million dogs in the UK many people rely on a host of services to look after their pets, but there are questions around the level of care they may be receiving in England.
Our reporter Claire Jones has been investigating the people taking care of our animals - such as dog walkers, trainers and groomers - who may have no experience or qualifications and could be putting our pets in danger.
The RSPCA told us it "strongly believes there is an urgent need for regulation of those who practice within the training and behaviour industry" so is calling for these professions to be regulated through a licence from the local authority.
Some local authorities do require a licence for dog walkers, but the RSPCA describes this as a "postcode lottery". Just to warn you, you may find some if the images used distressing. Claire Jones has this exclusive report.
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'Boy With Skin-Peeling Condition: Living In My Skin'
Excruciating pain, torn skin, open wounds, blisters, sores, fingers and toes fused together and difficulties swallowing - they’re just a few of the symptoms 13-year-old Rhys Williams from Bolton is living with.
Rhys has a severe case of the rare and life-limiting condition Epidermolysis Bullosa where few children live into adulthood. Tomorrow he will celebrate his 14th birthday.
To show Rhys how loved he is, his mum Tanya made a public appeal for birthday cards and estimates they have received 18,000 cards from people all around the world.
Claire Jones has this exclusive report.
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'Finding My Voice'
Millions of people across the country are robbed of the power of speech by illness, injury or lifelong conditions.
Rose Brown was aged 12 when she was hit by a drink driver who mounted the pavement, running into a group of walkers.
Two others died in the accident and Rose lost her ability to speak.
Now aged 20, Rose is studying drama at the National Star College, which has teamed up with RADA, the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, to create a bespoke digital voice to transform her ability to communicate.
Our reporter Claire Jones has this exclusive report.
'When Rose Brown Went To EastEnders'
Six months ago we met Rose Brown as she was given the gift of her own voice.
She was involved in a hit and run aged 12, where two others died in the accident, and Rose was left unable to walk, and lost her ability to speak.
The BBC followed her journey as she was given her own bespoke digital voice - she picked a cockney accent as she's always wanted to be on Eastenders.
Well, we wanted to give her a special Christmas present, and thanks to Eastenders, we could make her dream a reality by taking her on a tour of the iconic set of Albert Square.
Claire Jones has this special report.
