Abuse Lawyer calls for inquiry into Savile abuse at Manchester council owned children’s home
Tuesday, 29 April 2014
Leading child abuse solicitor Peter Garsden has launched an appeal to push for an independent inquiry into alleged abuse by Jimmy Savile at various children’s homes, including Broome House in Didsbury. It comes after the Secretary of State for Education ordered Local Authorities to conduct their own investigations. Broome House is part of an ongoing
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Savile abuse victims advised on how to claim compensation
Tuesday, 22 April 2014
Leading abuse solicitor, Peter Garsden, has today spoken to the BBC about a new compensation scheme that has been announced. Adverts have appeared in two national newspapers outlining the scheme and how abuse victims should go about claiming compensation. The adverts have been approved by the High Court who has introduced the scheme to make it easier
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Manchester man speaks of Savile abuse at childrens care home
Tuesday, 08 April 2014
A Manchester man has spoke out about the abuse he suffered at a Manchester City Council ran childrens home. Broome House is one of 3 care homes under investigation into claims of child abuse by Jimmy Savile. The man who wishes to remain anonymous claims that bosses at the Manchester care home introduced him to
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