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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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Vindication for victims

It is excellent news that Michael Aubin has pleaded guilty to some of the abuse charges that he faced arising out of the Haut de la Garenne investigation. Claims had been made that Haut de la Garenne victims had been … Continue reading

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Claiming damages for sexual abuse

The case of Raggett and the Preston Catholic College has been widely reported in the media. The High Court’s decision to allow Mr Raggett to purue his case is very welcome news for abuse victims. As in the Raggett case … Continue reading

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For Dyer Burdett & Co read VERISONA

On 1st October 2008 Dyer Burdett & Co merged with Gray Purdue to form Verisona. I have moved to our new office at 1000 Lakeside North Harbour Portsmouth and it is from here that I shall be running the Haut de … Continue reading

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Haut de la Garenne Lawyers

I have teamed-up with advocate Mark Temple of Ozannes in St. Helier to provide legal advice and assistance to those Haut de la Garenne victims who may feel in need of it. If you are a Haut de la Garenne … Continue reading

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How to prove sexual abuse

How do you prove sexual abuse? A very interesting question which I will try and answer from the perspective of a solicitor acting for a victim. First of all is the victim prepared to give a full account of what … Continue reading

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Haut de la Garenne – information in Australia sought

I have taken part in a number of radio interviews which will be syndicated throught out Australia in advance of my arrival there next month when I will be talking to victims and witnesses. If you would like to speak … Continue reading

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