Abuse Survivors Blog

Church probing claims over priests

Written by Tracey Emmott on 30 Nov 2010

The Church is probing claims over priests continuing to work despite being accused of serious child abuse offences.
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Paedophile's victim suing him for £100k - The Herald

Written by Tracey Emmott on 17 Sep 2010

A former police officer who was jailed for sexually abusing a young girl is being sued for damages of up to £100,000.

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Bedford Law Firm wins national recognition

Written by Tracey Emmott on 31 Aug 2010

Bedford law firm Emmott Snell & Co is celebrating after the country's biggest personal injury campaigning group awarded a quality kitemark in recognition of its expertise and professionalism.

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Damages claims for Jersey abuse 'blocked' - The Independent

Written by Tracey Emmott on 26 Aug 2008

Negotiations between Jersey's law officers and representatives of dozens of residents of Haut de la Garenne children's home have failed to establish a right to compensation which victims' lawyers say could cost the island tens of millions of pounds.

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Jersey abuse compensation claims blocked - The Telegraph

Written by Tracey Emmott on 26 Aug 2008

Jersey's legal authorities are refusing to consider compensation for sexual abuse allegedly carried out between the 1960s and 1980s, saying they can only do so for incidents that occurred after May 1991.

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Ruling means compensation fight can be launched - Luton Today

Written by Tracey Emmott on 04 Feb 2008

A dramatic ruling in the House of Lords last week means a Luton lawyer can now fight for compensation for two women who were abused as young girls. Law lords decided courts should be able to use their own discretion to extend a six-year time limit on making a claim.

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Lotto rapist ruling clears way for claims - The Guardian

Written by Tracey Emmott on 04 Feb 2008

Hertfordshire women win a landmark victory in Britain's highest court, opening the way for thousands of other victims of sexual assault to claim compensation.

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