March 31, 2025
Two men have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for their roles in the sexual exploitation of children in Rotherham.
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March 05, 2025
Three more men have been convicted of sexual offences against children in Rotherham.
February 21, 2025
A 92 year old pensioner is one of two people to have appeared at Bradford Crown Court on 19 February. Both Malcolm Philips and Linda Brunning, 65, have been charged with various offences relating to the alleged sexual abuse of children at Skircoat Lodge, Halifax, between the 1970’s and 1990’s.
February 18, 2025
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.
February 13, 2025
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.
February 11, 2025
Survivors of child sexual exploitation (CSE) in the Bradford district have endured unimaginable suffering.
February 10, 2025
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.
February 02, 2025
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.