A former manager of Skircoat Lodge children’s home in Halifax and his assistant have been found responsible for decades of sexual and physical abuse against children in their care.

Kieran has worked in the legal sector for 15 years. He is a Solicitor in our Child Abuse Compensation team.
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Kieran helps people with compensation claims when they have been sexually and emotionally abused. He has particular expertise with:
Kieran is an approachable and experienced solicitor who will guide you through the claims process from start to finish. He will listen to what you say and will achieve the best possible outcome for you.
Kieran understands that being heard and believed, as well as building a trusting relationship with your solicitor is extremely important to his clients. He will always have your needs in mind and will represent your best interests at all times.
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A former manager of Skircoat Lodge children’s home in Halifax and his assistant have been found responsible for decades of sexual and physical abuse against children in their care.
The investigation into historic abuse at the former Coed Glas Assessment Centre in Abergavenny is continuing, with two more individuals now charged. The offences relate to child abuse and neglect that are alleged to have taken place at the former Children’s centre, which served as a temporary placement centre for vulnerable children.
The abuse that took place at Skircoat Lodge, a former children’s home in Halifax, has been a matter of serious public concern for many years. The home, which operated from the 1970s until its closure in 1995, has been linked to widespread and systemic abuse of children in care, much of which only came to light years later.
A number of allegations of assault and mistreatment have been made against staff at three homes operated by Hesley Group.