Three men have now been charged as part of an ongoing investigation into non-recent child abuse in Rotherham. These charges follow a lengthy police inquiry into serious allegations dating back many years. The trial is currently listed for November 2026 at Sheffield Crown Court. It is hoped that date will be brought forward.

Sally Smith of Switalskis’ Child Abuse Department recently acted for a client who recovered £100,000 in damages from a family member who had sexually abused them as a child over a prolonged period of time. 

Survivors of child sexual exploitation (CSE) in the Bradford district have endured unimaginable suffering.

Survivors of child abuse have received a significant boost following the government’s landmark announcement that time limits will no longer prevent them from bringing civil claims for compensation.

Switalskis has started to receive offers to settle claims for a large number of clients seeking compensation under a Ministry of Justice compensation scheme that pays compensation to applicants who were physically abused / assaulted whilst serving sentences – Detention Centre Orders – at Eastwood Park Detention Centre. The Scheme officially opened in January 2025.

Three men have appeared at Sheffield Crown Court, charged with sexually assaulting two teenage girls.  

The Independent Office of Police Conduct (“IOPC”), has confirmed that they will be directing an investigation in Rotherham which looks at historical abuse by police officers.

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