http://www.dyerburdett.com/blog Since 1980 Mon, 12 May 2008 08:48:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I see reported in the media and, perhaps, deliberately timed to coincide with Liberation Day what could be interpreted as attempts (?) being made to downplay the Haut de la Garenne abuse allegations. This comes as no great surprise because in my experience there are always those who out ... http://www.dyerburdett.com/blog/haut-de-la-garenne/ How do you prove sexual abuse? A very interesting question which I will try and answer from the perspective of a solicitor acting for a victim. First of all is the victim prepared to give a full account of what happened? If not then it is going to be difficult ... http://www.dyerburdett.com/blog/how-to-prove-sexual-abuse/ I have taken part in a number of radio interviews which will be syndicated throught out Australia in advance of my arrival there next month when I will be talking to victims and witnesses. If you would like to speak with me please get in touch. My telephone number is 023 92 ... http://www.dyerburdett.com/blog/haut-de-la-garenne-information-in-australia-sought/ To stand a chance of winning a sexual abuse case make sure that you instruct a solicitor who specialises in this type of case, because it is a very specialised area of work. You need a specialist solicitor who will know how to guide you through the legal obstacles that are ... http://www.dyerburdett.com/blog/how-to-win-a-sexual-abuse-case/ I am investigating allegations of sexual abuse at St. Anthony's Prepartory School which was owned and run by the Order of Friars Minor. The allegations go back to the 1960's, with the abuse primarily being committed in dormitories. I have settled two claims, and am now working on a third, and so ... http://www.dyerburdett.com/blog/st-anthonys-preparatory-school/ I am investigating allegations of sexual abuse committed at Romsey Abbey in the 1980's, and if you have any information please contact me (in confidence). Alan Collins 02392492472 http://www.dyerburdett.com/blog/romsey-abbey/ The Pope has apologised for the abuse committed by catholic clergy. This is to be welcome, but will his words equate to action? I can only speak from my experience acting for abuse victims seeking redress from the Catholic church, and so far they have faced an uphill struggle. I have ... http://www.dyerburdett.com/blog/the-popes-apology/ I am investigating on behalf of my clients the Haut de la Garenne abuse claims. I have clients who say that they were abused there, and will be trying to obtain compensation for them on their behalf. As part of the process I am trying to understand how the home functioned, ... http://www.dyerburdett.com/blog/claims-of-abuse-haut-de-la-garenne/ I have spoken to a number of former residents who are now living in Australia, who I propose to see. If there is anyone else in Australia that would like to see me in order to discuss the case, which would be in confidence, I would like to hear from ... http://www.dyerburdett.com/blog/haut-de-la-garenne-information-sought/ I have linked-up with Jersey advocate Mark Temple of Ozannes to provide legal advice and assistance to those abuse victims who need it. Abuse victims need to understand what their legal rights are. Victims who wait too long before claiming compensation are sometimes barred from doing so. This could be very ... http://www.dyerburdett.com/blog/jersey-abuse-advocate/