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How Could Brexit Affect Those Who Are Most Vulnerable?

Wednesday, 10 January 2018 by
Abuse compensation after Brexit
A recent judge ruling has highlighted the issues that Brexit may hold for those who have suffered abuse whilst in care. The judgement from Lord Justice Davis has angered abuse survivors and stressed a vulnerability post-Brexit. Lead Abuse solicitor, Peter Garsden, explains the ruling and investigates the potential effects of Brexit on those who have
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What Are The Long-Term Effects Of Child Sexual Abuse?

Monday, 06 November 2017 by
Research from the NSPCC found that 1 in 20 children in the UK have been sexually abused. What does the future hold for those thousands of survivors? Specialist child sex abuse solicitor, Gemma Pilkington, explores research into the long-term effects of child sexual abuse and explains how the effects are in direct conflict with the
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Did Barnardo’s Destroy Documents As Part Of An Abuse Cover-up?

Wednesday, 07 June 2017 by
Following the first day of public hearings into the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry, claims have been made that the UK’s leading children’s charity, Barnardo’s  purposefully and systematically destroyed files that contained evidence needed to bring abuse claims against them. Leading Abuse Solicitor, Peter Garsden, looks into the claims and discusses what this should mean for future
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System Failing Child Sex Abuse Victims

Friday, 21 April 2017 by
In a report by the Children’s Commissioner for England it has been alleged that victims of child sex abuse are being let down by the very systems and procedures that are designed to protect them from harm. The findings highlighted that warning signs are being missed, investigations are being delayed unnecessarily and, perhaps most concerning
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Leading Abuse Lawyer Calls on FA to Support Clubs Caught up in Allegations

Thursday, 09 March 2017 by
Speaking after former football coach Barry Bennell was charged with eight further counts of non-recent child sexual abuse, leading child abuse lawyer Peter Garsden – who is head of one of the country’s largest specialist abuse departments at Simpson Millar LLP – is calling for the FA to offer clubs indemnity to ensure that abuse
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Leading Child Abuse Lawyer Commends Mandatory Reporting Consultation

Thursday, 13 October 2016 by
Mandatory reporting
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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Study examines the value of sexual assault helplines

Wednesday, 17 August 2016 by
sexual assault helplines
Researchers at Florida Atlantic University have conducted a study concerning the use and effectiveness of sexual assault helplines.   The results of the study identify the important need for training in immediate and long-term effects of sexual assault. According to the study, In the US alone there are more than 1,000 crisis hotline links yet, despite
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Action required now on child abuse helpline

Tuesday, 26 July 2016 by
child abuse
A leading child abuse lawyer has called for the urgent launch of a dedicated helpline for frontline public sector staff to report suspicions of child abuse. Peter Garsden, partner at Simpson Millar solicitors and President of the Association of Children Abuse Lawyers has welcomed the consultation into reporting and acting on child abuse and neglect,
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Secret filming case highlights risks new technology poses to children

Tuesday, 26 July 2016 by
Ashley Yates
A Head Teacher in Bristol has admitted to secret filming using a spy pen to film pupils and staff in the toilets of a primary school, prompting concerns over child safety. Examining the implications, and highlighting the safeguarding dangers caused by improved technology, Child Abuse Lawyer Peter Garsden explains the law surrounding the case. Safeguarding
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Sir Clement Freud alleged sex abuse

Wednesday, 15 June 2016 by
Sir Clement Freud
Prior to a new documentary which airs on Wednesday 15th June, the BBC has reported allegations of abuse against the late broadcaster and MP Sir Clement Freud between the late 1940s and 1970s.   One of the alleged victims, Sylvia Woosley, who first met Freud when she was 10 told the ITV Exposure programme that
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