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October 10, 2025

Medomsley Detention Centre: Prisons and Probation Ombudsman Report

The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman (PPO) is set to publish its report into Medomsley Detention Centre, County Durham, on 13th November 2025.

Caroline Chandler
Child Abuse, Child abuse- detention centres
February 02, 2025

Eastwood Park Detention Centre Compensation Scheme now open

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.

Rob Casey, Caroline Chandler
Child Abuse, Child abuse- detention centres
December 02, 2024

Eastwood Park Detention Centre: compensation scheme for abuse survivors

It has been confirmed that the Eastwood Park Detention Centre Compensation Scheme will shortly commence following a meeting held with the Ministry of Justice. Compensation will be paid to ex-detainees who were physically abused or assaulted whilst serving their sentence.

Caroline Chandler, Rob Casey
Child Abuse - Schemes, Child abuse- detention centres
November 08, 2023

Eastwood Park Detention Centre: update on compensation scheme for abuse survivors

Many boys were beaten by prison officers at Eastwood Park Detention Centre during the 1970s and 80s.

David Greenwood
Child Abuse, Child Abuse - Schemes, Child abuse- detention centres
September 12, 2023
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Medomsley Detention Centre: compensation for abuse survivors

Earlier this year the Ministry of Justice finally agreed to open a scheme to pay compensation to those who suffered physical abuse at Medomsley

Rob Casey
Child Abuse - Schemes, Child Abuse, Child abuse- detention centres
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