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Child sex abuse ‘could be increasing’

The BBC interviewed today a young woman who was the victim of sexual abuse. Her interview and comments by Jon Brown of the child protection service, the NSPCC, and Peter Davies, chief executive of the Child Exploitation and Online Protection … Continue reading

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Scotland review the Law in relation to compensation

The Scottish Government have been in discussions over amending the law to provide easier access to compensation claims for victims of childhood sexual abuse.  It is clear that they have realised that the strict limitation on bringing an action may … Continue reading

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Derek Slade – conviction results in numerous compensation claims

We currently act for a number of former pupils who attended Duncan Hall School and St George’s School in the 1970’s and 1980’s. There are allegations made by former pupils of all schools of both physical and sexual abuse administered … Continue reading

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Haut de la Garenne

Given that the Haut de la Garenne victims can claim another legal victory following the Jordans’ conviction and sentencing we call upon the States of Jersey to do the decent thing and pay compensation without further delay. We act for … Continue reading

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Raggett

The recent Court of Appeal decision in Raggett demonstrates for me the need to ensure that you have good and sound evidence if you are to successfully pursue a sexual abuse claim. Preperation and research are vital. I have found … Continue reading

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Braid and Bay House School

Here is a recent BBC report on the Braid case:   A 58-year-old teacher has been jailed for seven years for sexually abusing teenage boys at a Hampshire school over more than 30 years. James Braid, of Gosport, was convicted … 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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