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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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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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One small step for the Church but a giant step for humanity
Whether you are a victim of sexual abuse in England or in Australia the biggest hurdle that you have to overcome in the fight for justice is the law on limitation. In simple terms in England and the Australian states … Continue reading
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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Naming and Shaming?
Is it right to name and shame an alleged abuser in the media? An interesting question that provokes heated argument. South Australian senator Nick Xenophon used parliamentary privilege to accuse a Catholic priest of rape. Was this right or foolhardy? … Continue reading
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Leslie Carter
It was reported in the press today that former Anglican chaplain Leslie Carter has been convicted of sexually assaulting young boys. ..A former Anglican chaplain has been warned that he faces a likely jail sentence after pleading guilty to a … Continue reading
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Tagged abuse, abuse case, abuse claims, advice, child abuse, claims, clergy, clergy abuse, damages, Haut de la Garenne, historic abuse, physical abuse, sex abuse, sexual abuse, victims
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Current cases
Here is an updated list of group cases that we are working on: Cyntwell High School for Boys William Henry Smith School Winton House School Dalesdown School Duncan Hall School St. George’s School Haut de la Garenne children’s home Olands … Continue reading
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Tagged abuse, abuse case, abuse claims, child abuse, child sex abuse, claim, claims, clergy, clergy abuse, compensation, damages, Derek Slade, Haut de la Garenne, Haute de la Garenne, historic abuse, Jersey, sex abuse, sexual abuse, solicitor, victim, victims, William Henry Smith School
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Catholic clergy abuse report
The BBC has reported that a US catholic church investigation in to clergy abuse has apparently concluded that neither celibacy or sexual orientation was the cause. Instead the social and sexually revolution of the 1960′s is blamed. This piece of research … Continue reading
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BBC Film Documentary on Historic Abuse
The BBC filmed a documentary featuring a group of men in their fifties and sixties who suffered terrible abuse as young children, and who have now started legal proceedings for compensation. Click HERE to view the documentary on iplayer. As a result of … Continue reading
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Lawyer in the News
Alan Collins Thursday 02 October 2008 by Deven Pamben Who? Alan Collins, 43-year-old solicitor-advocate and director at Dyer Burdett & Co in Havant, Hampshire. Why is he in the news?Negotiated compensation for five Berkshire men for the physical and sexual … Continue reading
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