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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

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

Claiming compensation for sexual abuse by a doctor   If you would like to speak to a lawyer confidentially about claiming compensation for sexual abuse by a doctor then call our free helpline on 0333 888 0445 or send an

Former Birmingham PE teacher, Marcus Marcussen, is facing charges of sexually assaulting boys between 1957 and 1978. Mr Marcussen worked at Ilmington Road Comprehensive School in Weoley Castle, Birmingham for 45 years. According to The Birmingham Mail, Marcussen is facing

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

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

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

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

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 been bailed. On 11th February 2014 he will appear before the

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 and threatening its very survival. Our abuse compensation team alone has