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Two Soldiers arrested over Afghanistan child abuse claims

UK troops arrested over Afghanistan child abuse claims The Ministry of Defence said it takes abuse allegations “extremely seriously” Military police are investigating allegations of child abuse by two British soldiers in Afghanistan. The Sun newspaper said the separate incidents … Continue reading

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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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Adults Surviving Child Abuse

There is a lot of help out there for the victims of child abuse. The difficulty is often knowing where to look let alone who to ask. A good place to start for those who live down under is: Adults … 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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Canon Terence Knight

I am investigating former Portsmouth priest Canon Terence Knight. Terence Knight was jailed for three-and-a-half years in 1996 for abusing seven boys when he was a priest in Portsmouth between 1975 and 1985. There were complaints in 1985 but nothing happened … Continue reading

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Frances Pochin House, Southport

We act for a former resident of Frances Pochin House in Southport and seek other former residents of the house circa 1950′s and 1960′s.  We are aware that in 1947 toddlers from Victoria Home in Formby were transferred to Frances Pochin … Continue reading

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Haut de la Garenne – did you visit?

I am acting for a victim who went on “holiday” to Haut de la Garenne in August 1974. She was abused she alleges by a man and a women who she believes were members of staff. Did you spend any … Continue reading

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Haut de la Garenne – Australia

I shall be visting Australia shortly to take statements from witnesses. If there is anyone else who is willing to speak or wishes to see me please get in touch so that I can make the neccessary arrangements. Alan Collins

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