Tag Archives: Limitation

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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Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth child abuse claims investigated

Police are investigating allegations that children were abused by a worker on two luxury Cunard cruise ships. The unnamed man from Wiltshire no longer works for the company, a spokeswoman for Wiltshire Police said. The abuse is alleged to have … 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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Haut de la Garenne – Press Release

Proceedings have been issued in the High Court in London against the States of Jersey in relation to the claims for compensation that are being pursued by the victims of alleged physical and sexual abuse at the Jersey children’s home, … 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

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Brian Court – Former Army Cadet Leader Jailed

It was reported in the news yesterday that a former leader of Hampshire’s Army Cadets has been found guilty of three charges of indecent assault and jailed for four years. …Brian Court, 44, formerly of Andover, was accused of four … 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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Teacher Nigel Leat admitted 36 sexual offences

Nigel Leat a married father of two admitted 36 sexual offences at a hearing at Bristol Crown Court in May of this year and is due to be sentenced tomorrow, the 14 June 2011. The offences include one count of attempted … Continue reading

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Limitation “holidays”

“Stop the clock” is a frequently heard refrain on many a game show, but it is a deadly serious one in historic abuse cases. Whether we like it or not, as the law stands, limitation is invariably a potential problem … Continue reading

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Dalesdown Preparatory School

We seem to be receiving further information and contact from former pupils of Dalesdown Preparatory School.  This is due to us acting for victims of Derek Slade who resided at Duncan Hall School and St George’s School. We are keen … Continue reading

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