December 14, 2020
The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) published its report into the abuse of children in the care of the Nottinghamshire Councils in July 2019.
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December 14, 2020
Last week the news emerged that eight former professional Rugby Union players have been diagnosed with early onset dementia and will be pursuing rugby authorities for compensation on the grounds of negligence.
December 01, 2020
Switalskis represents the Andrews family, whose baby Wynter died as a consequence of neglect by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
December 01, 2020
Father Patrick Smythe, Parish Priest of Our Lady of Kirkstall within the Diocese of Leeds, has been charged with four counts of indecent assault on four boys aged under 16. These offences are said to have taken place in Leeds and Skipton between 1979 and 1983.
November 09, 2020
National newspaper The Times has launched anew listing of the UK’s 200 best law firmsand we’re pleased to confirm thatwe have been listedand praised for our work in a number of specialist areas. These areas includeChild Abuse compensationandClinical Negligence.
November 04, 2020
Greater Manchester Police have announced that they have arrested 3 men in relation to sex and drugs offences against children as part of Operation Green Jacket, a large police investigation into child sexual exploitation (“CSE”) in the city.
October 28, 2020
In 2016 David Greenwood wrote about Jack Mount, who was facing over 50 charges relating to sex offences against children. The trial, which was due to commence in June 2016, was unable to go ahead due to Jack Mount’s ill health. The Court deemed him unfit to stand trial.
October 21, 2020
A further 15 men have been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into historic child abuse offences in Rotherham, Operation Stovewood, which is being headed by the National Crime Agency.