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High Court rules that the Catholic Church are liable over priests

The High Court has ruled the Roman Catholic Church can be held liable for the wrongdoings of its priests. This is a decision that is welcomed by Claimant Solicitors as it does not allow for the Catholic Church to hide … Continue reading

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Haut de la Garenne

Both the BBC and ITV have covered the Haut de la Garenne victims’ fight for justice. To quote from the report filed by the BBC: “A group of former residents of the Haut de la Garenne children’s home are suing … 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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New cases we are investigating

We have some new cases that we need help with. There are two in particular. Leslie Carter – anglican priest The BBC reported on this case. The former Anglican chaplin pleaded guilty to several indecent assaults on boys in his … Continue reading

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A breath of fresh air or more of the same?

Calls for an inquiry in to catholic clergy abuse have been called for in Victoria. But the Sydney Morning Herald posed the question though: “is an independent public inquiry into Catholic sex abuse a priority? It thought  the temperature was … Continue reading

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Enquiries and Cameras

I posted on the blog very recently an Australian report concerning the abuse of disabled children, and there has been some further coverage which I found interesting. The latest coverage says that catholic Archbishop Philip Wilson doesn’t believe an independent … Continue reading

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Another Catholic Church cover-up?

Those of us familiar with representing victims of child abuse are only too familiar with stories of cover-ups, and pressure being brought to bear not to speak out. I can only speak as I find but in such cases I … 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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BBC reports the Haut de la Garenne fight

The BBC has reporeted today the on-going fight of the Haut de la Garenne victims for justice. I was interviewed twice today. I am quoted as saying: Alan Collins from Verisona Solicitors and Advocates said they were not prepared to … Continue reading

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Haut de la Garenne

PRESS RELEASE: Haut de La Garenne 8th August 2011 Insult to Jersey abuse case victims Still no compensation for victims of Haut de la Garenne horrors Victims of the notorious Haut de la Garenne abuse in Jersey are still awaiting … Continue reading

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