Former inmates have come forward and alleged to have been “forgotten and frozen out” after claims of abuse as youths at the former detention centre. Kirklevington, which operated as a juvenile detention centre from the 1960s to the 1990s, has become the subject of focus regarding multiple historical abuse
Harrods has formally acknowledged the serious and deeply troubling allegations of sexual abuse committed by its former Chairman and owner, Mohamed Al Fayed, during his time in power. In a significant move toward accountability and justice, the company has introduced a new Redress Scheme aimed at providing support and compensation
A Leeds man has been found guilty of the rape and sexual abuse of a young woman and sentenced to over 20 years in prison. Khalid Hussain,56, from Leeds received a 24-year sentence at Leeds Crown Court on Monday 7 April. His sentence was for ten sexual offences, including
Staff at Hesley Group residential school are cleared of charges, in spite of 95 alleged cases of child neglect It has been determined that there will be no charges brought against staff who stood accused of the alleged abuse of 95 vulnerable children at Hesley Group residential special school,
A former teacher from North Wales has been charged with a series of sexual offences involving children. In August 2023 a former teacher from Ellesmere Port, Simon Clarke, was initially arrested as part of an investigation by Cheshire Police’s Online Child Abuse Investigation Team. Following this, the 46-year-old was
At AbuseClaims.co.uk, we know how devastating it can be to discover that a loved one has experienced abuse in a care home – a place meant to provide safety and support. If you or someone close to you has been affected, you may be entitled to pursue a legal
The Church of England has released an important update regarding its Redress Scheme, which is being designed to provide support and compensation to survivors of abuse within the Church. Unfortunately, it appears that there will be a delay to when the scheme will open and when cases can start
Care homes play a crucial role in supporting some of the most vulnerable members of society, including older adults and individuals with disabilities. As such, safeguarding is a key priority in these settings. This article explores the principles, practices, and importance of safeguarding within care environments. And what to
Male survivors of domestic abuse have said they feel “ignored” by the government as crimes against them are being classified as “violence against women and girls”. For more than a decade, successive governments have grouped male victims of domestic abuse, rape, stalking and so-called honour-based violence into the same
ending the Eastwood Park Detention Centre. Located in Falfield, South Gloucestershire, Eastwood Park first opened in 1964 to house 95 boys. Detention Centres were established by the 1948 Criminal Justice Act, designed to provide a ‘short sharp shock’ to 14-20-year-olds serving sentences of up to three months. However, over time
