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April 28, 2020
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Teacher convicted of abusing pupils

A teacher who worked at a school in North Yorkshire has been convicted of abusing female pupils.

Samantha Follows
Child Abuse
April 24, 2020
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Culture of violence against detention centre detainees revealed in new report

As part of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (a national inquiry into historical abuse in England and Wales) the inquiry has set up The Truth Project which hears from people abused in childhood.

David Greenwood, Caroline Chandler
Child Abuse
April 24, 2020

Switalskis continues to secure large settlements despite social distancing

Despite the ongoing pandemic, the child abuse team continue to gain wins for their clients.

Amy Clowrey
Child Abuse
April 06, 2020

Vicarious liability and how it could affect child abuse law

The Supreme Court has recently handed down two judgements in which they consider the application of vicarious liability, which is the concept by which a third party becomes liable for another person’s wrongdoing.

Kieran Chatterton
Child Abuse
April 01, 2020
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Northern Ireland Historic Abuse Redress Scheme: open to applicants

If you suffered poor treatment in a residential Institution in Northern Ireland between 1922 and 1995 you can claim compensation through this new scheme.

David Greenwood
Child Abuse
March 30, 2020
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Northern Ireland Redress Scheme launches 31 March 2020

The redress process for victims and survivors of Historical Institutional Abuse (“HIA”) will be launched on Tuesday 31st March as promised by the Government in November 2019.

David Greenwood
Child Abuse
March 24, 2020
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Child abuse inquiry publish internet report

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) published itslatest reporton 12 March 2020.

Kieran Chatterton
Child Abuse
March 20, 2020
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Dealing with family disputes when children go abroad on holiday

Coronavirus is hitting the headlines across the world and has now been upgraded to pandemic status by the World Health Organisation. Understandably many are concerned about the potential risk to their children and families.

Toby Netting
Family - Divorce
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