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Posted on: 01 Apr 2021
Updated on: 06 Mar 2024

Manchester Historic School Abuse

While more steps are being taken to protect children from abuse in school, victims of historic child abuse may still be dealing with the effects of their abuse long into adulthood.

Posted on: 12 Sept 2022
Updated on: 06 Mar 2024

Former Schoolteacher is Sentenced After Sexual Abuse Confession

Peter Jenkins, also known as Peter Greenham, sexually abused four young girls between 1984 and 2005. But his crimes didn’t come to light until January 2020 when he suddenly confessed to having carried out the horrific abuse.

Posted on: 22 Jul 2021
Updated on: 06 Mar 2024

Ongoing Sports Abuse in Gymnastics and Ballet

Competitive sports such as gymnastics can involve tough training regimes, which can sadly mean that signs of abuse can go unnoticed, and many victims can be reluctant to speak out as they’re worried about it affecting their career prospects.

Posted on: 24 Mar 2021
Updated on: 06 Mar 2024

Revenge Porn: The amended Bill and How Covid-19 caused a surge in cases

While it’s clear that revenge porn has been increasing over the last few years, it’s likely that there’s been an even bigger spike during Covid-19 as the population has spent more time than ever online.

Posted on: 16 Sept 2022
Updated on: 05 Mar 2024

Operation Marksman: Humberside Police reopen investigation into Alleged Child Grooming Gang

Operation Marksman was originally launched in Spring 2019 to investigate several allegations made by 2 teenage girls in the city. Despite 34 arrests, 200 digital devices ceased, and 100,000 text messages reviewed, no charges or convictions were made.

Posted on: 12 Aug 2022
Updated on: 05 Mar 2024

Former Rhydd Court School Teachers Face Child Abuse Charges

Following investigations by West Mercia Police, eight former teachers have this month appeared in Court to face charges of child cruelty and sexual abuse. They are accused of assaulting, neglecting and ill-treating pupils at Rhydd Court School in Malvern, Worcester between 1979 and 1991.

Posted on: 28 Mar 2023
Updated on: 05 Mar 2024

Over 40 Former Pupils Bring Sexual Abuse Claim Against Formby High School Teacher

Over 40 former pupils of Formby High School in Merseyside are claiming to have been sexually abused by their former teacher, Ian Farquharson, who took his own life in 1992. The pupils are bringing a lawsuit against Sefton Council.

Posted on: 30 Jan 2023
Updated on: 05 Mar 2024

Church of England Set Precedent by Reporting on Historic Sexual Abuse

The Church of England banned a former bishop for life after he was accused of covering up sexual abuse. The CoE reported this to the police and handled the case internally, which is an approach that was recommended recently by the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse.

Posted on: 09 Jun 2022
Updated on: 04 Mar 2024

Sexual Harassment Claims | Civil Court vs Employment Tribunal

The recently publicised sexual harassment and victimisation claim against former MP, Mike Hill, may pose the question of why such a case would be brought at an Employment Tribunal as opposed to a civil court. So what are the differences between the two?

Posted on: 06 Oct 2022
Updated on: 04 Mar 2024

Panorama Investigation Reveals Abuse at Mental Health Hospital

The BBC released findings of its undercover Panorama investigation into the “toxic” environment of one of the UK’s largest mental health hospitals – the Edenfield Centre. The investigation followed allegations made about inappropriate staff behaviour and threats to patient safety.

Posted on: 17 Feb 2023
Updated on: 04 Mar 2024

Ex-pupils Make Sex Abuse Claims against 15 Staff at Yehudi Menuhin Music School

Back in 2013, violinist Nigel Kennedy claimed he and other children had been sexually abused at his former school, Yehudi Menuhin Music School. Following the school’s involvement in a recent Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, 14 more ex-pupils have made new allegations against 15 staff.

Posted on: 25 Nov 2022
Updated on: 04 Mar 2024

Simpson Millar Supports White Ribbon Day

White Ribbon Day is a global awareness day organised by the UK’s leading charity engaging men and boys in ending violence against women and girls, White Ribbon.

Posted on: 06 Jun 2019
Updated on: 21 Feb 2024

How to Claim Compensation for Sexual Exploitation

When you first contact Simpson Millar, our dedicated enquiries team will discuss the initial details of your claim. You’ll then be allocated a specialist Abuse Claims Solicitor and we will send you a questionnaire to complete with details about your claim.

Posted on: 13 Aug 2019
Updated on: 21 Feb 2024

How Much Compensation is Awarded for Child Abuse?

There are two types of claim you can make for child abuse - a Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) claim or a civil claim against the defendant through the Courts. We show the amounts of compensation that can be awarded in both types of claims below.

Posted on: 22 Jan 2021
Updated on: 13 Feb 2024

Eton College Abuse Survivors Praised for Speaking Out

A head teacher at Eton College has praised former pupils for their “extraordinary courage and dignity” after speaking out about the sexual abuse they suffered while studying at the school.

Posted on: 12 Apr 2023
Updated on: 01 Dec 2023

Scouts UK Continues to Settle Sexual Abuse Claims, Paying Out Over £6 Million While Accusations of Victim Silencing are Ongoing

Two women have accused former Scout leader, Phillip Perks of sexual assault. The two survivors have claimed that the Scouts UK organisation were silencing them and protecting Perks, who has now passed away. An internal investigation is underway and we hope the victims are able to achieve the justice and closure they seek.