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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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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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Haut de la Garenne

Alan Collins had an interview on BBC radio Jersey with Chris Rayner on 10th January at 6.05 pm Unfortunately the radio interview is no longer available on BBC online.  We hope to be speaking to the BBC again in the … Continue reading

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Sex Gangs

There has been a lot of media coverage this week about ‘Sex gangs’ targeting young girls and then having ‘groomed’ them subjecting them to sexual abuse.  There is presumably no reason why the victims cannot seek justice for the terrible … Continue reading

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Haut de la Garenne

PRESS RELEASE The Haut de la Garenne victims can now point to another legal victory, following the imprisonment today of Anthony and Morag Jordan, in their fight for justice. We act for victims who are seeking damages from the States … 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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Cyntwell High School for Boys

We are still looking for former pupils of Cyntwell High School for Boys who may have information concerning the art master David Davies. Please contact Alan Collins or Charles Derham on 02392492472 or e-mail: alc@verisona.com

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David Leighton Davis

David Leighton Davis also known as “Piggy” was the art master at Cyntwell High School for Boys in the 1960′s, and in the 1970′s at Glyn Dewr School in Cardiff. If you had any experience of Mr Davis I would like to … 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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