Abuse Survivors Blog

Why does sexual abuse in the entertainment industry happen?

Written by Tracey Emmott on 01 Sep 2017

In our blog series we have focused on institutional abuse - abuse in sport, abuse in religion and abuse in the military.

The entertainment industry is another forum which has had the spotlight on it, exposing the prevalence of sexual abuse and sexual assaults. Here I look at both perpetrators and victims of institutional abuse within the seemingly glamorous world of entertainment.

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How do you make compensation claims for food poisoning abroad?

Written by Jacqui Morton on 17 Aug 2017

It is unfortunate that many holiday makers find their well-earned break ruined by suffering from food poisoning. Recently there were reports of approximately 50 holiday makers falling ill with suspected gastroenteritis at a hotel in Playa d’en Bossa, Ibiza. 

If you have been affected by food poisoning whilst on holiday you may be able to make a compensation claim. Under the Package Travel Regulations 1992 your UK tour operator has a responsibility to provide holidays to a reasonable standard. If your holiday is not to a reasonable standard and your operator breaches the regulations you can make a claim for compensation.

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Food poisoning on holiday: how to avoid it?

Written by Jacqui Morton on 27 Jul 2017

The summer holidays are nearly here and hundreds of thousands of Brits will shortly (or may have been lucky enough to have already done so) travel abroad to enjoy a well-earned break. Whilst the majority will stay safe and well and return tanned, and refreshed, sadly some will have their holiday ruined by illness on holiday caused by food poisoning.

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