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By Kim Harrison in Abuse Cases on Thursday, August 5, 2010
As a solicitor who represents victims of child abuse in bringing compensation claims I was saddened to read of yet another trial of a former headmaster, Derek Slade, in yesterday’s Metro who is accused of sexually and physically abusing boys at a private boarding school, St George’s... read more
By Richard Scorer in Abuse Cases on Thursday, July 1, 2010
Child abuse scandals in the Catholic Church are back in the news again. Countries such as Italy and Germany which seemed to have escaped the scandals are now being deluged by disclosures, and the spotlight has fallen on Pope Benedict’s personal culpability in turning a blind eye to... read more
By Richard Scorer in Abuse Cases on Thursday, June 10, 2010
There has been worldwide publicity recently regarding child abuse scandals in the Catholic Church. In the UK, Catholic abuse cases have already featured in the media for over a decade, and the courts here have become very familiar with civil claims for child abuse. The Catholic Church (in... read more
I am pleased to hear that the Sex Offenders Disclosure Scheme I blogged about in March last year is to be extended nationwide. The Home Office officially announced today that the scheme, which was being piloted by four police forces, is to be rolled out... read more
By Molly Whittall in Abuse Cases on Friday, January 29, 2010
Statistics obtained by the NSPCC on the number of child sex crimes recorded in 2009 has drawn attention to the ongoing problem in England and Wales. The figures are shocking. Over 21,000 cases were recorded last year. As a solicitor dealing with child abuse compensation... read more
Pannone's Kim Harrison was interviewed on Channel M TV after an 88 year old man was convicted of sexually abusing two young girls 40 years ago. Kim explained that there is no time limit on bringing a criminal case and that abuse victims often come forward many years after the abuse actually... read more
By Molly Whittall in Abuse Cases on Wednesday, November 11, 2009
A 35 year old Blackburn man who was sexually abused by a teacher at a special school he was sent to in Broughton-in-Furness near Barrow in the 1970’s and 80’s, has received £10,000 in compensation from Lancashire County Council. Lancashire County Council owned and operated the school even... read more
By Kim Harrison in Abuse Cases on Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Specialist abuse lawyer Richard Scorer with assistance from myself and Madelene Holdsworth is acting for a number of client’s who were sexually abused by Father William Green whilst he was a teacher at St Bedes College in Whalley Range Manchester, mainly spanning the 1970’s and 1980’s. I... read more
Next week (25-31 October) is National Care Leavers Week. The aim of the week is to raise awareness of children in care and the issues they face. Events are taking place across the UK to promote good practice in support for care leavers, an often vulnerable and voiceless group.... read more
By Molly Whittall in Abuse Cases on Monday, October 19, 2009
Pannone LLP has been consulted in respect of possible legal action following the conviction of Bradford Vicar Peter Hedge last week. Hedge was convited of various sexual offences including the rape of two young boys. Hedge was described by the trial Judge as one of the most manipulative... read more
