Telford Abuse Scandal To Be Re-Examined
Tuesday, 10 April 2018
The Telford abuse scandal devastated the lives of many, so it’s no surprise that those who feel services did not do enough are calling for an inquiry to be held. The aim of the inquiry will be to revisit evidence and victim testimony to see if more could have been done, and if anything else
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Why Does Religious Abuse Happen?
Wednesday, 04 October 2017
The Independent Inquiry Into Child Sex Abuse (IICSA) has a total of 13 separate investigations that are on-going. Two of the biggest investigations to be taking place are those into abuse allegations brought against both the Anglican Church and the Roman Catholic Church. Peter Garsden, President of the Association of Child Abuse Lawyers and Head
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Abuse inquiry turbulence results in reassurance over scope of IICSA
Tuesday, 25 October 2016
Professor Alexis Jay, the Chairwoman of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) has sought to steady the investigation after a period of turbulence that saw a former Chairwoman face allegations of racism and a Home Affairs Select Committee hearing take evidence about the management of the inquiry. Responding to claims by former Chair
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Leading Child Abuse Lawyer Commends Mandatory Reporting Consultation
Thursday, 13 October 2016
As the deadline for responses to a government consultation on the reporting and acting on child abuse and neglect looms, a leading child abuse lawyer has re-iterated the need for mandatory reporting to be introduced to the UK. Peter Garsden, Head of Abuse Law at Simpson Millar, said that Britain is lagging behind the rest
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Leading Law Firm Specialising in Representing Victims of Child Abuse joins Simpson Millar LLP
Tuesday, 07 June 2016
Law firm Abney Garsden, one of the largest practices dedicated to claims by survivors of abuse, is to be incorporated into Simpson Millar. Peter Garsden, who founded the firm in 1985, said: ‘This is a very exciting time for us and with the support of Simpson Millar we can add even more value to our
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Stockport Child Abuse Solicitor Picks Up Top Award at Legal Oscars
Friday, 23 October 2015
Child abuse solicitor, Peter Garsden of law firm Simpson Millar (incorporating Abney Garsden solicitors) based in Cheadle Hulme, picked up the Solicitor of the year award at last night’s Law Society Excellence Awards held in London. Simpson Millar who are celebrating their 30th anniversary specialise in family law, wills & probate and abuse. It was
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Abuse lawyer welcomes news that Lord Janner will face charges of historic child abuse
Wednesday, 01 July 2015
Child abuse lawyer Peter Garsden has welcomed the decision of an independent QC who has overruled the original decision of Alison Saunders, the Director of Public Prosecutions, not to charge Lord Janner over claims of historical sex abuse because of his dementia. The case has been listed for Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 7 August following
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Abuse lawyers celebrate government u-turn over plans to take money from victims
Wednesday, 26 September 2012
Lawyers representing hundreds of people abused in childhood are celebrating after the Government reversed the legal aid policy which would have taken money from victims. Peter Garsden, Partner at Abney Garsden McDonald and President of the Association of Child Abuse Lawyers (ACAL) has received a letter from the Ministry of Justice informing him of their
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Abuse lawyers fight government plans to take money from victims.
Friday, 10 August 2012
Peter Garsden, Partner at Abney Garsden McDonald and President of the Association of Child Abuse Lawyers (ACAL) has written to the Ministry of Justice urging them to reconsider their plans to introduce a supplementary legal aid scheme. As part of the government’s proposed changes to the legal aid fund, in an effort to save money
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