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Monk jailed for abuse at Downside School

Monk jailed for abusing two boys at Somerset school Richard David White taught at Downside School in the 1980s A monk who taught at a Roman Catholic school in Somerset has been jailed for five years for child sex offences. … Continue reading

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Haut de la Garenne

Both the BBC and ITV have covered the Haut de la Garenne victims’ fight for justice. To quote from the report filed by the BBC: “A group of former residents of the Haut de la Garenne children’s home are suing … 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 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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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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Child sex abuse ‘could be increasing’

The BBC interviewed today a young woman who was the victim of sexual abuse. Her interview and comments by Jon Brown of the child protection service, the NSPCC, and Peter Davies, chief executive of the Child Exploitation and Online Protection … 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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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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