Tag Archives: sexual abuse

Adults Surviving Child Abuse

There is a lot of help out there for the victims of child abuse. The difficulty is often knowing where to look let alone who to ask. A good place to start for those who live down under is: Adults … Continue reading

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Another Catholic Church cover-up?

Those of us familiar with representing victims of child abuse are only too familiar with stories of cover-ups, and pressure being brought to bear not to speak out. I can only speak as I find but in such cases I … Continue reading

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Naming and Shaming?

Is it right to name and shame an alleged abuser in the media? An interesting question that provokes heated argument. South Australian senator Nick Xenophon used parliamentary privilege to accuse a Catholic priest of rape. Was this right or foolhardy? … 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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Leslie Carter

It was reported in the press today that former Anglican chaplain Leslie Carter has been convicted of sexually assaulting young boys. ..A former Anglican chaplain has been warned that he faces a likely jail sentence after pleading guilty to a … Continue reading

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BBC interview on Haut de la Garenne

I was interviewed today on BBC radio Jersey by Christine Ghidoni. I answered her questions about the Haut de la Garenne victims’ fighjt for justice. To listen to the interview please go to BBC iplayer and click on this link: … Continue reading

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BBC reports the Haut de la Garenne fight

The BBC has reporeted today the on-going fight of the Haut de la Garenne victims for justice. I was interviewed twice today. I am quoted as saying: Alan Collins from Verisona Solicitors and Advocates said they were not prepared to … Continue reading

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Haut de la Garenne

PRESS RELEASE: Haut de La Garenne 8th August 2011 Insult to Jersey abuse case victims Still no compensation for victims of Haut de la Garenne horrors Victims of the notorious Haut de la Garenne abuse in Jersey are still awaiting … Continue reading

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Derek Slade and Sisekelo High School, Big Bend, Swaziland

We are now acting for over twenty of Derek Slade’s victims who are seeking compensation for the damage they suffered as a result of the assaults and abuse. A lot has been published about Slade’s history, and I am interested … Continue reading

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Current cases

Here is an updated list of group cases that we are working on: Cyntwell High School for Boys William Henry Smith School Winton House School Dalesdown School Duncan Hall School St. George’s School Haut de la Garenne children’s home Olands … Continue reading

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