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William Henry Smith School

Here is an article that recently appeared in THE BIG ISSUE IN THE NORTH · 23-29 NOVEMBER 2009 ABUSE CLAIMS AT WEST YORKSHIRE SCHOOL      More former pupils have contacted solicitors representing alleged victims of abuse at a West … Continue reading

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An apology for child migrants

For me the Australian Government’s apology to the child migrants is both welcome and significant. I have met many people who are now in their fifties, sixties, and seventies who suferred abuse as children. They have lived with the memories … Continue reading

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Haut de la Garenne – an update

HAUT DE LA GARENNE I am of the opinion that Gordon Wateridge’s conviction and sentence is a significant step forward for those Haut de la Garenne victims seeking compensation for the abuse they suffered. There has been plenty of coverage … Continue reading

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Haut de la Garenne

PRESS RELEASE – Haut de la Garenne Jersey abuse case solicitor says sentence is vindication for victims. Haut de la Garenne victims’ solicitor speaks out on the Gordon Wateridge conviction. Alan Collins, Solicitor-Advocate of Portsmouth-based law firm, Verisona, who is … Continue reading

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Haut de la Garenne

In an interview with BBC Radio Jersey on 23rd June I explained that the Michael Aubin case was an important step forward for the Haut de la Garenne victims in their fight for justice. This was because the evidence and … Continue reading

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Haut de la Garenne

22.06.09   PRESS RELEASE Jersey abuse case solicitor says sentence is vindication for victims Portsmouth solicitor speaks out on Aubin sentence Alan Collins, solicitor-advocate for Portsmouth-based Verisona and who has acted on behalf of some of the victims in the … Continue reading

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Vindication for victims

It is excellent news that Michael Aubin has pleaded guilty to some of the abuse charges that he faced arising out of the Haut de la Garenne investigation. Claims had been made that Haut de la Garenne victims had been … Continue reading

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For Dyer Burdett & Co read VERISONA

On 1st October 2008 Dyer Burdett & Co merged with Gray Purdue to form Verisona. I have moved to our new office at 1000 Lakeside North Harbour Portsmouth and it is from here that I shall be running the Haut de … Continue reading

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Clergy Abuse Vigil

It is reported in the West Australian newspaper (thewest.com.au) that clergy abuse victims  seeking redress for the harm they have suffered are protesting by way of a vigil outside Melbourne’s catholic cathedral. They want the “church” the report says to … Continue reading

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Haut de la Garenne Lawyers

I have teamed-up with advocate Mark Temple of Ozannes in St. Helier to provide legal advice and assistance to those Haut de la Garenne victims who may feel in need of it. If you are a Haut de la Garenne … Continue reading

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