Same Roof Rule Overturned
24th Jul 2018
The Same Roof Rule Overturned
Since 1979, the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (“CICA”) has operated the “Same Roof Rule”. It has been held to be an unfair,... Read More
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.
Sexual abuse scandal in Telford
11th Jul 2018
Teenagers targetted for sexual abuse by Asian gangs in Telford
Telford is a new town in Shropshire, about 13 miles east of Shrewsbury, and 30 miles north west of Birmingham. It has an esti... Read More
Teacher Richard Clark pleads guilty to sexual offences involving children
18th Jun 2018
Teacher Richard Clark from Thirsk pleads guilty
Teacher, Richard Clark, a 29-year-old from the Thirsk area has now pleaded guilty to charges relating to child sexual abuse. On 15 June 2018... Read More
Reporting Sexual Abuse to the Police
16th May 2018
Reporting Sexual Abuse to the Police
In the year ending March 2017 there were well over 100 child sex offences reported to the police each and every day. In fact official statistics record... Read More
Former football coach Kit Carson arrested
16th May 2018
Kit Carson Arrested
Kit Carson, whose real name is Michael Carson, now a 74 year old man enjoying his retirement, has been arrested on suspicion of a string of historic child sex abuse charges d... Read More
Were you a victim of Eddie Heath, former football coach?
7th Feb 2018
Eddie Heath
Robsonshaw Solicitors are acting on behalf of clients who allege they were sexually abused by former football scout and youth coach Eddie Heath.
Reportedly also known as Ted, Ed... Read More
The Lambeth Redress Scheme
5th Feb 2018
The Lambeth Redress Scheme
Lambeth Council has published its Redress Scheme that will provide compensation for the survivors of sexual, physical and mental abuse at its children’s homes.
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Lambeth Council to Propose a Redress Scheme for Shirley Oaks Victims
12th Dec 2017
Shirley Oaks victims could be entitled to compensation
Lambeth Borough Council has recently admitted that countless children were physically and sexually abused at Shirley Oaks Children’... Read More
Reopening CICA claims
30th Oct 2017
Re Opening a CICA Claim and including Loss of Earnings
Under the current 2012 Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (“CICA”) Scheme, an Applicant can make a claim for Loss of Earn... Read More
Have you suffered abuse at the hands of a foster carer?
18th Oct 2017
Can I claim compensation from Local Authority if my Foster Carers abused me?
“Yes” is the short answer.
The Supreme Court (the highest Court in the land) recently heard a case... Read More
CICA faces criticism over interpretation of consent
24th Jul 2017
The CICA and Criminal Consent
The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority or CICA is an executive agency of the Ministry of Justice. It is funded by the taxpayer and its purpose is to adminis... Read More
Allegations of sexual abuse at Premiership football club
24th Jul 2017
Allegations surface about Sexual Abuse at a Premiership football club
Bob Higgins was a coach at Southampton’s junior teams in the 1980s. He went onto work with Peterborough United&r... Read More
Allegations of sexual abuse at Christ's Hospital School
13th Jul 2017
Christ's Hospital School near Horsham in the News
Allegations of historic sexual abuse have been the subject of numerous criminal investigations in recent years. Several notable inst... Read More
Abuse by Peter Ball revealed
26th Jun 2017
Former Bishop in child sexual abuse scandal
Peter Ball's background
Born in 1932 and educated at public school in Lancing College and subsequently at Cambridge University, Peter Ball en... Read More
The Scout movement face compensation claims
19th Jun 2017
The Scout movement under scrutiny again
Earlier this year, former Scout leader Paul Cherrett pleaded guilty at Bournemouth Crown Court to 10 counts of indecent assault on a male, three counts of... Read More