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Monk jailed for abuse at Downside School

Monk jailed for abusing two boys at Somerset school Richard David White taught at Downside School in the 1980s A monk who taught at a Roman Catholic school in Somerset has been jailed for five years for child sex offences. … Continue reading

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Haut de la Garenne – Press Release

Proceedings have been issued in the High Court in London against the States of Jersey in relation to the claims for compensation that are being pursued by the victims of alleged physical and sexual abuse at the Jersey children’s home, … Continue reading

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Brian Court – Former Army Cadet Leader Jailed

It was reported in the news yesterday that a former leader of Hampshire’s Army Cadets has been found guilty of three charges of indecent assault and jailed for four years. …Brian Court, 44, formerly of Andover, was accused of four … Continue reading

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Child sex abuse ‘could be increasing’

The BBC interviewed today a young woman who was the victim of sexual abuse. Her interview and comments by Jon Brown of the child protection service, the NSPCC, and Peter Davies, chief executive of the Child Exploitation and Online Protection … Continue reading

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Damages awarded in sexual assault case

BBC News has reported today on the recent case won by Alan Collins a Solicitor-Advocate for Verisona for the claimant in a historic abuse case. Click the link below for further details: BBC News Report Alan Collins also features on BBC Radio … Continue reading

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How are sexual abuse claims settled?

The simple answer is by negotiation, but it is in practice often a little more difficult than I have possibly suggested. You will see from other items in my blog that if I have taken your case on I will … Continue reading

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