The Church of England has announced that it is to finally carry out a formal review of allegations that children who were placed at Kendall House in Kent were forcibly drugged and abused. The Bishop of Rochester has ordered the
Scout Association admits rise in historical sexual abuse claims
Historical sexual abuse claims against the Scout Association have risen dramatically since the publicity surrounding allegations against Jimmy Saville. The Association has admitted that between its formation in 1907 and October 2012 it had only seen 12 abuse compensation claims,
Prevention Is Better Than Cure – High Court Grants Anti-Grooming Orders
Significant advancements have been made in terms of the level of support and help available to victims of abuse, although there are still many areas of concern where improvements must be made. It has become evident that the presence of
The Legal 500 and abusecompensation.co.uk
Recommended abuse compensation lawyers, Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP, have again been recommended by the prestigious legal guide, The Legal 500. We are pleased to announce that Slee Blackwell Solicitors, the lawyers behind this popular abuse compensation website, have been included
Sexual abuse by a hospital doctor
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Birmingham PE Teacher Denies Child Abuse Charges
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Government Inquiry into Handling of Child Sex Abuse Reports
Rachel Thain, member of the Association of Child Abuse Lawyers, welcomes the widespread inquiry announced recently. There are grave concerns about a Home Office cover up of reports of organised child sex abuse in the 1980s and 1990s. It has
Cinderella Law – Is lack of love a crime?
Abuse Solicitor, Nicki Cozens, Reports on the Proposed New Criminal Offence of Emotional Cruelty to Children The Government is considering whether to introduce a new criminal offence of emotional cruelty to children. Neglect is currently the most prevalent form of
Shocking abuse revelations at residential homes in Northern Ireland
A public inquiry has been ordered to investigate allegations of abuse, both sexual and physical, at residential care homes run by Sisters of Nazareth nuns in Derry. Ex-residents of Nazareth House and St Joseph’s Home in Termonbacca, which were run
New Support Group for Male Victims of Sexual Abuse
Abuse Lawyer, James McNally, on the launch of Male Survivors South West Victims of sexual abuse can find gaining access to appropriate and on going support difficult. Facing the long term effects of sexual abuse can be a lengthy process