Parole Board Release Nigel Leat
28th Oct 2020
Nigel Leat, former teacher of Hillside First School in Worle, North Somerset who was convicted of serious sexual offences against school girls in 2011, is due to be released from prison next month.
News and information to support survivors of sexual abuse as they pursue a claim for compensation.
If you or a member of your family is considering claiming compensation for sexual abuse, or you are already in the process of a claim, we hope our blog will provide you with up-to-date news about prominent ongoing cases, information about changes in the law and helpful guidance to support you at this difficult time.
Colet Court and allegations of historic sexual abuse
7th Oct 2020
Robson Shaw solicitors represent former pupils of Colet Court, now St Paul's Junior School, in relation to allegations of historic sexual abuse
Anglican Church faces criticism by IICSA
7th Oct 2020
The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse exposes failings in the way the Church of England has dealt with allegations of childhood sexual abuse and has made numerous recommendations in its report published yesterday.
IICSA Investigate Historic Sexual Abuse at Schools
27th Nov 2019
IICSA Investigate Historic Sexual Abuse at Schools
The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (or IICSA) has announced that as part of its ongoing investigation into child sexual abuse at s... Read More
Sexual abuse in the Christian Church
23rd Oct 2019
The Religion Media Centre has published a fact sheet which gives an insight into high profile cases of sexual abuse within the Church.
The latest updates on the Lambeth Redress Scheme
11th Oct 2019
Shirley Oaks Claims - the latest news
In September 2019, Lambeth Council published its latest report on the performance of its Lambeth Children's Home Redress Scheme. The Scheme was op... Read More
How can I appeal my CICA award?
10th Oct 2019
How do I appeal my CICA award?
Should you accept the CICA's first offer for compensation, and what's the appeals process?
Challenging the CICA decision
If you've be... Read More
How to Re-open a CICA claim
9th Oct 2019
Can I re-open my criminal injury (CICA) claim?
Abuse specialist solicitor Samantha Robson talks about re-opening a CICA on medical grounds
The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA... Read More
How to make a CICA claim
8th Oct 2019
How to make a CICA claim?
Injury specialist solicitor Samantha Robson talks about eligibility under the 2012 CICA Scheme
The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (or CI... Read More
The Same Roof Rule now Abolished
4th Apr 2019
The Same Roof Rule – An Update on its Abolition
The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority or CICA as it is commonly known is a Government-funded body whose job is to compensate blameles... Read More
Manchester City Redress Scheme Launched
15th Mar 2019
Manchester City Redress Scheme Published
Manchester City Football Club has launched a compensation scheme for survivors who were sexually abused by: -
1. John Broome between Augu... Read More
Same Roof Rule Finally Abolished
1st Mar 2019
The End of the Same Roof Rule in CICA Claims
The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority is a government funded body whose purpose is to compensate deserving victims of violent crime and sexual... Read More
Reforms needed within the CICA Scheme
8th Feb 2019
Victims Commissioner recommends reforms to the CICA Scheme
Baroness Newlove, Victims’ Commissioner (VC) for England & Wales has commissioned a report into the Operation of the Cri... Read More
Update on limitation in historic sexual abuse claims
25th Sep 2018
Limitation following the decision in Murray -v- Devenish & Others
Defendants often rely upon technical limitation defences, particularly in claims involving allegations of historic sexual ab... Read More
The latest developments in Vicarious Liability
26th Jul 2018
Vicarious Liability and Independent Contractors
The law of vicarious liability has been steadily developed by the Courts over the last 20 years. It is essentially a public policy decision ... Read More