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New cases we are investigating

We have some new cases that we need help with. There are two in particular. Leslie Carter – anglican priest The BBC reported on this case. The former Anglican chaplin pleaded guilty to several indecent assaults on boys in his … 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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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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Lawyer in the News

Alan Collins Thursday 02 October 2008 by Deven Pamben Who? Alan Collins, 43-year-old solicitor-advocate and director at Dyer Burdett & Co in Havant, Hampshire. Why is he in the news?Negotiated compensation for five Berkshire men for the physical and sexual … 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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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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BBC Radio interview Alan Collins on recent success

Alan Collins features again on BBC Radio in relation to the success in an award of damages for a historic sexual assault case.  Please click the link below to listen to his interview. Alan Collins BBC Wiltshire Interview

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Damages awarded in sexual assault case

BBC News has reported today on the recent case won by Alan Collins a Solicitor-Advocate for Verisona for the claimant in a historic abuse case. Click the link below for further details: BBC News Report Alan Collins also features on BBC Radio … Continue reading

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Dalesdown Preparatory School

We act for a number of former pupils of both Duncan Hall School and St George’s School.  Some pupils make allegations of physical abuse or sexual abuse and some make allegations of both.  The abuse was all at the hands of Derek … 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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