Tag Archives: Jersey

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 Jersey abuse case solicitor says sentence is vindication for victims Portsmouth solicitor speaks out on latest conviction Alan Collins, Solicitor-Advocate of Portsmouth-based law firm, Verisona, who has acted on behalf of some of the victims in the Haut … 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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Haut de la Garenne BBC Fergal Keane

On 30th December the BBC broadcast Fergal Keane’s interview with Lenny Harper. In “Taking a Stand” Fergal Keane talks to people who have taken risks and made sacrifices to stand up for what they believe in. Lenny Harper was, until … Continue reading

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Haut de la Garenne BBC News press release

PRESS RELEASE 31.07.08 Haut de la Garenne Solicitor requests more support for investigation Alan Collins, the solicitor representing many of the alleged abuse victims at Haut de la Garenne in Jersey, has publicly requested more support for the Senior Investigating … Continue reading

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Haut de la Garenne BBC News

BBC Interview with Lenny Harper It is staggering that Lenny Harper and his colleagues both on Jersey and the mainland have been able to collate so much evidence. This must have been a painstaking task and all those involved in … Continue reading

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Haut de la Garenne

I was interviewed by Tasmanina daily newspaper Mercury on 25th May concerning Haut de la Garenne and the investigations that are taking place, and gave my opinion on where the case is going. There is considerable interest throughout Australia. Many … Continue reading

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Haut de la Garenne

I see reported in the media and, perhaps, deliberately timed to coincide with Liberation Day what could be interpreted as attempts (?) being made to downplay the Haut de la Garenne abuse allegations. This comes as no great surprise because … Continue reading

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