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Sexual abuse in schools has once again hits the headlines with a private school being criticised by an inquiry into sexual and other forms abuse for covering up decades…

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The Harrods Redress Scheme A Harrods compensation scheme has been launched by the company to deal with claims against the company for sexual abuse carried out by Mohammed Fayed…

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Our team of specialist abuse lawyers has participated in an important study by Newcastle University on 'trauma-informed' practice in the law. The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day…

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Compensation claims for foster carer abuse. Local Authorities held accountable for kinship carers' actions We specialise in claims against foster carers, so if you would like a free consultation…

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Alexander McCartney compensation: If you need legal guidance on your entitlement to make a claim then contact our specialist lawyers on our confidential helpline A specialist comensation claims service…

Claiming compensation for sexual harassment in the NHS on a No Win, No Fee basis. If you are thinking about claiming compensation for NHS sexual harassment, then do not…

Making an abuse claim against a charity. For expert guidance on making an abuse claim against a charity on a No Win, No Fee basis simply contact our confidential…

Safeguarding in football and the Fulham sexual assault claims. Following allegations made against former Fulham Football Club owner Mohamed Al-Fayed by an ex-Fulham Ladies FC player ((https://www.abusecompensation.co.uk/news-articles/mohamed-al-fayed-abuse.html), new allegations…

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As our popular legal helpline continues to receive enquiries concerning the Mohamed Al-Fayed abuse scandal, Stacy Matheson looks at the allegations that are being made against the late businessman…

Supporting Victims of Abuse in Schools: The Case of Neil Foden We believe in fighting for justice and supporting survivors every step of the way. To speak with one…

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Former GP, Dr. Stephen Cox, has been found guilty of indecently assaulting female patients on the pretext of carrying out routine procedures. Dr. Stephen Cox, who practiced in Bracknell,…

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Sexual abuse perpetrated by Mohamed Al-Fayed: Claiming compensation APRIL 2025 UPDATE A compensatory redress scheme has now been launched by Harrods to deal with claims against the company for…

Scout Association ordered to pay compensation for historical sexual abuse If you are looking for guidance on scout abuse compensation claims, then contact our confidential helpline for free consultation…

Contact our recommended abuse solicitors for a free consultation about recovering compensation for sexual misconduct in the NHS. Call 0333 888 0445 or send an email to us in confidence…

Operation Stovewood investigation brings historical offences to light. Our specialist team is here to offer expert legal guidance on Operation Stovewood compensation claims. Contact us for a free, confidential…

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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…

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…

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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…

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Contact our recommended abuse solicitors for a free consultation about recovering compensation. Call 0333 888 0445 or send an email to us in confidence at [email protected]. Compensation guidelines published for image-based sexual…

Contact our recommended abuse solicitors for a free consultation about recovering compensation for abuse in hospital. Call 0333 888 0445 or send an email to us in confidence at [email protected].…

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Contact our recommended abuse solicitors for a free consultation about recovering compensation for sexual abuse in the NHS. Call 0333 888 0445 or send an email to us in confidence…

A short guide to claiming compensation for domestic abuse If you are wondering if you can claim compensation for domestic abuse, then contact our confidential helpline for a free…

Contact our recommended abuse solicitors for a free consultation about recovering compensation against a care home for abuse or assault. Call 0333 888 0445 or send an email to us…

Contact Carly Sylvester, an award-winning abuse lawyer, for a free assessment of your case If you would like a free assessment of your case by an award-winning abuse lawyer,…

Contact our recommended abuse solicitors for a free consultation about recovering compensation for abuse in the Armed Forces. Call 0333 888 0445 or send an email to us in confidence…

Abuse within the family and the introduction of 'Jade's Law' If you require guidance on recovering compensation for abuse within the family then contact our free legal helpline for…

Contact our recommended abuse solicitors for a free consultation about recovering compensation for sexual abuse in the military. Call 0333 888 0445 or send an email to us in confidence…

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Making a school abuse compensation claim Contact our recommended abuse solicitors for a free consultation about recovering compensation for school abuse. Call 0333 888 0445 or send an email to…

How much compensation can I claim for being groped at work? If you have been groped or sexually assaulted at work then contact our recommended abuse solicitors for a free…

McDonald's workers are being subjected to widespread sexual assault For guidance on making an abuse compensation compensation claim call our free & confidential legal helpline on 0333 888 0445…

Another case of alleged schoolteacher abuse hits the national headlines We specialise in abuse compensation, dealing with abuse claims against schools and teachers nationwide. For guidance on making a…

Compensation for Church of England abuse For guidance on recovering compensation for abuse call our helpline in total confidence on  0333 888 0410 or send an email to [email protected] Liz Duncan…

If you have suffered sexual abuse in the NHS or the private sector as a patient, visitor or member of staff and would like to know if you can…

Compensation paid to woman who was abused as an NHS patient If you have been abused as an NHS patient and would like to know if you can claim…

We are proud to be supporting Not An Object, a non-profit organisation dedicated to providing resources and signposting to female survivors of sexual trauma. Not An Object aims to…

Woman who was abused by a care worker in a private hospital facility wins compensation If you have been abused by a care worker and would like to know…

Claiming compensation for voyeurism If you are thinking about claiming compensation for voyeurism and would like to know where you stand then contact our team of recommended abuse solicitors…

Successful compensation claim for man who was abused at school in the 1960s If you have been abused at school and would like to know if you can claim…

A woman who was abused as a child wins compensation If you have been abused and would like to know if you can claim compensation then call us in total…

Compensation for man who was abused by a Scout Leader as a young boy For guidance on claiming compensation for sexual abuse call us in total confidence on  0333 888 0445…

Abuse claim shortlisted for 'Outstanding Case of the Year' award A claim that our abuse compensation solicitors recently dealt with has been shortlisted for “Outstanding Case of the Year” in…

Our client recovers over a £1/4 million compensation for teacher abuse suffered as a child. If you have suffered teacher abuse, and are looking for solicitors who are experienced…

We recover compensation for a woman who was abused in foster care while she was a child If you were abused in foster care and wish to claim compensation…

Have you been harassed at work? If so, you may be able to bring a claim for harassment at work compensation. If you would like to talk to one…

Our abuse claim lawyers celebrate Childhood Day by raising funds for the NSPCC If you would like to talk to one of our specialist abuse claim lawyers in confidence…

A 10 year old child who was sexually assaulted at school by a fellow pupil wins compensation Case study of a successful claim that was made by the mother…

Northumberland children's home abuse For a free confidential consultation about making a children's home abuse claim contact our free legal helpline in complete confidence on 0333 888 0445 or…

Scout abuse claim is settled out of court For expert guidance on making a scout abuse claim contact our free legal helpline in complete confidence on 0333 888 0445…

Our specialist abuse lawyers look at claiming compensation "non-recent" abuse If you need guidance on claiming compensation then contact our specialist abuse lawyers for a free case assessment and…

Are you thinking about making an abuse claim against a youth group? If so, you are not alone. For further information about making an abuse claim against a youth…

Successful compensation claim against the police for a errors made in relation to an abuse investigation If you need guidance on making a compensation claim against the police then…

Call our free abuse claim helpline for expert guidance on recovering compensation We operate a highly popular abuse claim helpline which you can contact for free legal guidance from…

Compensation for a carer abuse claim We specialise in claiming compensation for carer abuse. If having read this case study of our latest success you would like guidance on…

Claim compensation for church abuse: Specialist solicitors with a track record of success. We specialise in claiming compensation for church abuse. If having read this case study of our latest…

Abuse solicitors sponsor NSPCC charity carol concert We are proud to be sponsoring the much-loved and anticipated NSPCC Carols by Candlelight concert once again this year. Sadly the event wasn't…

How to claim sexual assault compensation For further guidance on claiming sexual assault compensation contact our free and confidential helpline on 0333 888 0445 or by email. Unfortunately, sexual abuse…

Sexual abuse by a child: What are the legal options? In cases of sexual abuse by a child criminal prosecution is often not an option. So what legal recourse…

Claiming compensation for church abuse Church abuse is a major problem in society. If you are looking for solicitors who specialise in this area of law and who deal…

We are leading scout abuse solicitors If you are looking for experienced scout abuse solicitors then our expert lawyers are here to help. In this article we examine the…

Making a Lambeth abuse compensation claim If you would like to know more about making a Lambeth abuse compensation claim on a No Win, No Fee basis then contact our…

Patient who was abused in hospital is awarded £70,000. We specialise in hospital and medical abuse claims, dealing with compensation claims nationwide. If you would like a free consultation with…

Claiming compensation for sexual abuse in hospital. We specialise in hospital and medical abuse claims. If you would like a free consultation with our independently recommended abuse lawyers then contact our confidential…

Our lawyers have won substantial compensation for a pupil abused by their teacher. We have recovered a six figure award of compensation for a pupil abused by their teacher.…

Compensation for assault at school. If you wish to claim compensation for assault at school then contact our award winning specialist lawyers for a free case assessment and details…

School sex abuse compensation claims. Our award winning solicitors specialise in school sex abuse compensation claims. To find out if you have a case simply call our confidential helpline…

Case study of a successful foster care claim involving a young man who was abused by his foster carers as a small child. If you would like to make…

Elizabeth Duncan is representing a woman who was abused as a young child while residing at the Beechwood Community Home in Nottingham. Beechwood had many purposes over the years,…

Abuse lawyer Liz Duncan takes a look at rehabilitation in abuse claims For most abuse victims, the legal process is not simply about recovering money, but gaining access to…

We have won substantial compensation for a man who was abused by a teacher in primary school. We specialise in school and teacher abuse claims. Contact us today for…

We win harassment claim for man who was sent an inappropriate email by his gym. If you are looking for experienced solicitors to deal with your harassment claim then…

We have recently succeeded in an abuse claim against a swimming club, recovering substantial compensation for the victim. The claimant had been involved with her local swimming club from…

If you have suffered abuse while in the care of a local council then you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation. To find out if you…

We have won another Scout Association abuse compensation claim For further information about making a Scout Association abuse compensation claim call the experts in confidence on 0333 888 0445…

Former pupil awarded compensation of £70,000 for abuse at school If you have suffered abuse at school and are looking for experienced solicitors to help you recover compensation then…

Compensation for abuse while in foster care For free legal guidance on making a No Win, No Fee claim for compensation for abuse while in foster care call 0333…

To find out exactly how much compensation you get for rape, contact our confidential free legal helpline. Phone us on 0333 888 0445 or email [email protected] Obviously this is a…

Real life case study of a hotel employee who recovered compensation for sexual assault at work For expert guidance on claiming compensation for sexual assault at work call our…

Making an upskirting compensation claim on a no win, no fee basis With upskirting becoming a criminal offence, we take a look at how this change in the law…

Foster care abuse claim Abuse compensation lawyer, Elizabeth Duncan, has succeeded in a claim against a local council for foster care abuse. Here is a short case study of…

We look at how to make a sex abuse claim against a school For a free consultation about how to make a sex abuse claim against a school on…

The Truth Project has been set up by the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse to allow survivors of child sexual abuse to share their experiences. The IICSA is…

Our quick guide on how to make a claim for abuse compensation If you would like guidance on how to make a claim for abuse compensation or would like…

Compensation claims against the Catholic Church in the UK set to escalate We specialise in dealing with compensation claims against the Catholic Church in the UK. You can call…

The BBC is reporting that police are giving leaflets to people who they believe are at risk of committing sex abuse, asking for their behaviour to stop The leaflets,…

Specialist abuse lawyer Elizabeth Duncan recovers substantial compensation for a Jesus Army abuse survivor The Jesus Army, an evangelical religious organisation, is facing a number of allegations of historic sexual…

Abuse claims against schools Our award winning team are experts in dealing with abuse claims against schools. In this short case study, we report on a school abuse claim that…

We win a sexual assault compensation claim against the church  Case study of a successful sexual assault compensation claim against the church. If you are looking for experienced church abuse solicitors…

Sexual abuse by a teacher: A case study of a successful compensation claim If you have suffered sexual abuse by a teacher and would like to know if you…

CICA appeal results in our client's compensation being increased from £27,000 to over £181,000 Background to the CICA claim We were approached by a young man who had suffered…

Criminal injuries compensation for abuse victim who made a no win, no fee claim Criminal Injuries Compensation For Abuse Victim: Find out where you stand by contacting our free…

Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority case study: CICA abuse claim time limits If you are looking for solicitors who are experienced in dealing with CICA abuse claim time limits then…

We can assist with your CICA review or CICA appeal Unhappy with a CICA decision? For free legal guidance on making a CICA review or an CICA appeal, call…

Specialist sex abuse solicitors, Slee Blackwell, win regional NSPCC Childhood Champion Award for Corporate Partner of the Year The NSPCC award recognises our ‘outstanding efforts and contribution to the…

Making a Jehovah's Witness sex abuse claim If you are thinking about making a Jehovah's Witness sex abuse claim then call our free and confidential legal helpline on 0333…

Woman who suffered sexual assault at work wins compensation claim against her employer For free legal guidance on making a sexual assault at work compensation claim call 0333 888…

Court says local authorities are legally responsible for abuse by foster parents We are experts in dealing with cases involving abuse by foster parents. To find out where you…

Claiming compensation for elder abuse Elder Abuse (the abuse of elderly people) is a growing problem in today's society. As we live longer the world population is aging, with an increasingly large…

Rachel Thain, a specialist abuse lawyer, looks at child sex abuse allegations concerning the Children's Society We specialise in abuse compensation, particularly claims involving child sex abuse. If you…

The NSPCC's latest figures on emotional abuse We specialise in child abuse compensation claims. You can call our dedicated free legal helpline on 0333 888 0445 and speak to…

Claiming compensation for historic sex abuse We recently represented a client in relation to historic sex abuse he had suffered at the hands of a priest in the late 1970s. Our…

In this real life case study of abuse by a scout leader we look at how we recovered compensation for a former scout If you are looking for experienced…

Claiming compensation for sex abuse at school: A real life case study We recently represented a man who had suffered sexual abuse at the hands of two employees of…

Liz Duncan looks at the harm cause by serious abuse at work and how compensation may be available to victims It has been said that a person’s employment is…

Claiming compensation for family child abuse Sexual abuse in families is believed to make up two-thirds of all child sexual abuse, but these children are being let down by…

CICA abuse claims: A real-life case study of an abuse claim that the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority accepted 'out of time' We are experienced in dealing with CICA abuse…

The BBC is currently airing a dramatisation of the Rochdale sexual abuse scandal in a 3 part series called 'Three Girls' If you have been the victim of a sex abuse…

Sexual abuse and mental health: How compensation can fund therapy. For guidance on claiming compensation to fund the therapy you need, contact us for a free consultation. A new…

Historic sex abuse claim against a Catholic Church school For guidance on making a sex abuse claim against a Catholic Church school call our free legal helpline on 0333…

Assault by a university lecturer on a student For expert legal guidance concerning an assault by a university lecturer on a student please contact our specialist team for a…

Underley Hall Sex Abuse Update For specialist legal advice on claiming compensation for Underley Hall sex abuse call our free confidential helpline or send an email to us at…

Lawyer, Elizabeth Duncan, is dealing with Jesus Army sex abuse claims A man, who is now an OAP, was jailed for five years for sexually abusing boys at homes…

Abuse of power: Sexual abuse by police officers We specialise in claims against the police and have experience of successfully recovering compensation for victims of sexual abuse by police…

Staff at Slee Blackwell Solicitors who took part in a 24 hour cycle event for the NSPCC are celebrating raising £3,800. 28 members of staff at two different office…

Our own Liz Duncan has been featured on ITV national news about sex abuse in football and sport ITV is reporting that over 20 football players have now approached…

Claiming compensation for sex abuse in children's homes If you are looking for solicitors who are experienced in dealing with claims involving sex abuse in children's homes then call our FREE…

Historical rape case A Sussex man has been jailed for raping a 13 year old girl in the 1993. He was arrested in 2014 and was convicted on the 13th…

Our abuse team has been recommended by the independent legal guide, The Legal 500 The latest edition of The Legal 500 has been published and we are very pleased…

Compensation for school abuse Ampleforth College, an independent day and boarding school run by Benedictine monks is in the news following allegations of sex abuse. This is not the…

Care home abuse We are experienced in dealing with care home abuse cases. For expert guidance on claiming compensation on a no win, no fee basis call our free…

A clinic providing additional antenatal support for the survivors of rape and sexual assault has opened in London. The clinic will provide extra support to rape victims, recognising that…

Claiming compensation for childhood sexual abuse. We specialise in claiming compensation for childhood sexual abuse on a no win, no fee basis. For guidance call our confidential free legal…

Jehovah's Witnesses sex abuse investigation We are experienced in dealing with Jehovah's Witnesses sex abuse compensation claims on a no win, no fee basis. To find out where you stand…

Sexual abuse inquiry. Our team of specialist lawyers are experienced in recovering compensation on behalf of victims of sexual abuse and can work on a No Win, No Fee…

There are press reports today (15 June 2016) that the late Sir Clement Freud is to be exposed as a sexual predator and child abuser. An ITV television documentary…

Claiming compensation for scout abuse. We are experienced in helping victims of scout abuse recover the compensation they deserve. Call us for a free case assessment and details of…

Claiming compensation for scout leader abuse. We are highly experienced in dealing with compensation claims for scout leader abuse. Call us for a free case assessment and details on…

Our very own Rachel Thain has been presented with the DASLS Legal 'Hero' of the Year Award by Joshua Rozenberg, Britain's best known legal commentator and former BBC legal correspondent. At…

The Court of Appeal has delivered a ruling on whether a local authority can be held legally liable for acts of abuse carried out by foster parents (known by…

A review has been commissioned by the Church of England to report on what the church knew about decades of sex abuse carried out by Peter Ball, the former…

If you are looking for experienced school abuse solicitors who are experienced in recovering compensation for abuse survivors, then give us a call in total confidence on  0333 888 0445…

Most sex abuse claims are settled out of court. Trials are expensive and stressful for the participants, so the parties usually negotiate a settlement. However, you cannot assume that…

A new whistle-blowing helpline has been launched, aimed at employees who have concerns about child protection issues at work. The new child abuse helpline is run for the Home…

We can help you make a school teacher sex abuse claim on a No Win, No Fee basis. Contact our confidential helpline for a free case assessment. Call 0333…

Former Conservative party chairman, Grant Shapps, has resigned as International Development minister over accusations that he failed to respond to the alleged bullying of party activists. Mark Clarke, a…

Child sexual abuse inquiry to target churches and other institutions We specialise in dealing with child sexual abuse. We offer a national service and No Win, No Fee funding.…

Sex abuse and the Methodist Church: The Methodist Church in Britain issues an ‘unreserved apology’ for decades of sexual abuse. An independent inquiry into complaints of physical and sexual…

Our abuse attorneys report on the fact that there has been no let-up in the growing number of sex abuse crimes being reported. You can contact them for a…

Making a date rape claim Making a date rape claim on a No Win, No Fee basis. Contact our confidential helpline on 0333 888 0445 for a free review…

Two ex-pupils of Winton House, an approved school in Hampshire, have spoken candidly to the BBC about "horrific abuse" suffered by them in the 1970s. The pair have decided…

If you would like to speak to an independently recommended abuse lawyer confidentially about claiming compensation for sexual abuse involving the Scout Association, then call our free helpline on…

The Care Quality Commission has issued guidance for the first time advising on the use of hidden cameras to monitor the care of people in care homes and hospitals.…

Underley Hall School sex abuse scandal If you have been affected by the Underley Hall School sex abuse scandal and would like to know where you stand on making…

A brief overview of the Care Act 2014 and the Criminal Justice and Courts Bill in the context of the abuse of elderly people. Elder abuse has probably always…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

Claiming compensation for sexual abuse by a doctor If you would like to speak to an independently recommended abuse lawyer confidentially about claiming compensation for sexual abuse by a…

Our experienced solicitors can pursue a teacher child abuse claim on a No Win, No Fee basis. Contact our confidential helpline for a free case assessment. Call 0333 888…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Devon football coach charged with sex abuse A man from Devon, Tony Mitchell, is facing charges of sexually abusing children. The youth football coach, now in his 70s, has…

Abuse specialist, Rachel Thain, reports on action being taken to block images of child abuse on the internet Steps to block child abuse images on the internet have been…

Just weeks after he was acquitted by a jury of charges of sexual assault and rape, Harbinder Khatkar went on a rampage, sexually assaulting a number of women over…

Over recent years the Catholic Church has become embroiled in a series of allegations of serious sexual abuse, causing the institution itself to suffer enormous damage to its credibility…

John Bidmead, a 65 year old paedophile from Devon, who was caught with what police estimate to be over one million indecent images and movies of children has pleaded…

Abuse executive, Rachel Thain, looks at how abusers often use positions of power and trust to carry out their evil deeds In cases of sexual abuse, it is common…

Abuse specialist, Rachel Thain, looks at the damage done by lyrics in popular music which glorify and trivialise rape Once again there has been controversy surrounding song lyrics which…

We look at the liability of Local Authorities for ‘failure to remove’ abuse victims. There have been a number cases reported in the media over recent years criticising Social…

Operation Pallial: One year on Operation Pallial was launched in November 2012 with the task of investigating historical allegations of abuse involving a number of children’s homes in North…

Ex-BBC presenter Michael Souter Sent to Prison for 26 Sexual Offences Further Victims Expected to Come Forward to Claim Compensation Michael Souter has been sentenced to 22 years for…

Child abuse specialist, Rachel Thain, welcomes the publication of new guidelines for prosecutors in child abuse cases The Director of Public Prosecutions has published new guidelines for prosecutors. The…

Trainee Legal Executive, Jasmine Butler, looks at the compensation available to victims of abuse Abuse is unfortunately a stark reality for many people in Britain. Victims can be left…

We are experienced in making school teacher child abuse claims on a No Win, No Fee basis. Contact our confidential helpline for a free case assessment. Call 0333 888…

Child abuse in schools: The victim's perspective In the light of Mervyn Rush’s conviction in Norfolk we look at child abuse in schools from the point of view of…

Will car insurers compensate victims of a taxi driver who sexually assaults his passengers? -Our abuse team consider the decision in AXN & Others v John Worboys and Inceptum…

New Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority CICA time limits for sexual abuse victims For guidance on CICA time limits for sexual abuse victims contact our free helpline by phone or…

Somerset sex abuse teacher is found guilty and sentenced to 10 years imprisonment Somerset sex abuse compensation claims on a No Win, No Fee basis. Contact our confidential free…

An interim report prepared by the Office of the Children’s Commissioner suggests that the incidence of child abuse in this country is more widespread than we feared. The report,…

Home Secretary Theresa May has announced that Keith Bristow, head of the New Crime Agency (NCA), will investigate allegations of child abuse at children's homes in North Wales dating…

Abuse lawyer, Caroline Hudson, provides an update on the sexual abuse compensation claims being made following the Jimmy Savile revelations Reports suggest that Jimmy Savile’s estate, the BBC and…

We report on another disturbing abuse case to hit the headlines in Somerset PCSO Lawrence Dunn was recently found guilty of six counts of sexual activity and two counts…

The impact of the Jimmy Savile revelations on victims of sexual abuse In the past 5 days the NSPCC has received 40 calls in the wake of further allegations…

Inheritance dispute solicitor, Hayley Blyth, considers the impact the current scandal could have on Jimmy Savile's estate The last few weeks must have been very difficult for Jimmy Savile’s…

We look at the legal principle of vicarious liability for abuse The legal concept of vicarious liability involves the principle that a faultless defendant can be legally liable for…

The Overview report following the Serious Case Review (SCR), which was commissioned by North Somerset Safeguarding Children Board (NSSCB) after the arrest of Nigel Leat in December 2010, has…

Former scout leader, David Burland, has been found guilty of 33 sexual offences against children over a 23 year period. He has now been jailed for 15 years following…

Historically, local authorities were protected by ‘immunity from suit’ in respect of  negligence claims on public policy grounds, on the basis that the risk of legal proceedings could deter…

In a landmark settlement Essex County Council has paid four siblings sexual abuse compensation totalling nearly £1m for failing to protect them from sexual abuse by their father and uncle.…

We report on the harrowing story of child abuse of young children at a North Somerset School School teacher Nigel Leat who taught at Hillside First School in Weston-super-Mare,…

Our abuse lawyers assess the impact of four claimants winning record abuse compensation following their successful claim against a council. ABB & Others v Central Milton Keynes Council Three…

We look at the growing the number of child abuse claims being made against the church We specialise in church abuse claims and have successfully recovered compensation for many clients. If…