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In this article we look at the law relating to male abuse in the UK Male abuse is far more common that most people realise, with many men (whether as children or adults) experiencing sexual assault, sexual abuse, or rape

Supporting the NSPCC Childhood Day: Our Commitment to Protecting Children Our abuse lawyers are dedicated not only to seeking justice for victims of sexual abuse but also to supporting vital causes that protect vulnerable children. Recently, members of our team

The deadline for making a childhood abuse claim is under review. The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) has been investigating institutional failures to protect children in England and Wales from sexual abuse. It has considered cases across various

Abuse in Dance is an often overlooked aspect of abuse in modern society. Many professional and amateur dancers have recounted tales of the sexual, physical and emotional abuse experienced throughout their training and work. When an environment is fostered around

Sports abuse and recovering compensation. Award-winning abuse lawyer Carly Sylvester looks at the growing problem of abuse in sport, and claiming compensation. Sport, often held in high regard for its ability to inspire and unite, conceals a dark side, unnoticed

Claiming compensation for revenge porn It is now possible to claim compensation for revenge porn. The 2024 edition of the influential Judicial College guidelines on compensation awards in England and Wales has included image-based sexual abuse for the first time.

Compensation guidelines published for image-based sexual abuse The newly published Judicial College Guidelines recognises image-based sexual abuse compensation for the first time. The 17th Edition of the judicial compensation guidelines, published in March 2024, has been refined to specifically recognise

Award-winning abuse lawyer Elizabeth Duncan settles a compensation claim for a woman who was abused in hospital. The case centered around incidents of abuse in hospital that were carried out by a psychiatric nurse. Elizabeth’s client (who will we refer

Real-life case study of abuse by a teacher. School should be a safe place for a child, and children and their parents should be able to trust their teachers. Sadly however this is not always the case, as this real-life

Claiming compensation for sexual abuse in the NHS We look at the issue of sexual abuse in the NHS. To find out where you stand on making a claim, contact our free legal helpline. Call freephone 0333 888 0445 or