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 doctor then call our free helpline on 0333 888 0445 or
Birmingham PE Teacher Denies Child Abuse Charges
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 0445 for a chat or send an email to us at [email protected]
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
Football Coach Charged With Historic Sex Offences
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
Child Abuse in the Roman Catholic Church – The Pope Acts at Last
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
Devon Paedophile John Bidmead Pleads Guilty
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 guilty to child abuse. The sheer magnitude of this horrific case
Failure to Remove Abuse Claims
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 Services for a lack of intervention where neglect or abuse is