With so called ‘Paedophile Hunters’ becoming more and more common, the question cannot help but be asked: Are they a help or a hindrance to the law?
Peter Garsden, Head of Abuse Claims, recently spoke on BBC Radio Wales, where he discussed the issue. To read the full article click through to www.abuselaw.co.uk
Monday 23 April 2018
Wednesday 17 August 2016
Study examines the value of 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 their widespread use, much remains unknown about their usefulness.
Click here to read the full article.
According to the study, In the US alone there are more than 1,000 crisis hotline links yet, despite their widespread use, much remains unknown about their usefulness.
Click here to read the full article.
Monday 15 August 2016
Ex-priest Jailed For Historic Child Sex Abuse
The Law Of… following up on historic abuse
A former Catholic priest and children’s home worker has been sentenced to 12 years in jail for historic child sex abuse dating back to the 1970s.
Responding to the details of the case, Peter Garsden – Head of Abuse Claims at Simpson Millar LLP – explains the importance on following up on historic abuse allegations.Click here to read the full article.
Professor Alexis Jay Appointed As New Chair Of Abuse Inquiry
Following the shock resignation of Dame Lowell Goddard
from her position as Chair of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual
Abuse (IICSA), Professor Alexis Jay has been appointed as the fourth
Chairwoman of the abuse inquiry.
Responding to the appointment, and explaining how survivors of abuse may respond to the announcement of the new Chair, is Peter Garsden – Head of Abuse Claims.
Click here to read the full article.
Responding to the appointment, and explaining how survivors of abuse may respond to the announcement of the new Chair, is Peter Garsden – Head of Abuse Claims.
Click here to read the full article.
Thursday 4 August 2016
Goddard resigns from Abuse Enquiry – why?
The shock news as Peter writes this blog is that Lol Goddard, the New Zealand
judge in charge of the abuse inquiry has resigned from her post in
charge of the IICSA (Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse) some
15 months after she was appointed. She was, of course, the third
chairperson after Baroness Butler Sloss who lasted a matter of a week,
and Dame Fiona Woolf who resigned after criticism.
In the early days, the Inquiry was heavily criticised by survivors and the public alike due to the leader being connected with establishment figures of various types. It was also criticised for taking on a huge burden of investigation, which would mean its duration would last for many years.
Click here to read the full article.
In the early days, the Inquiry was heavily criticised by survivors and the public alike due to the leader being connected with establishment figures of various types. It was also criticised for taking on a huge burden of investigation, which would mean its duration would last for many years.
Click here to read the full article.
Tuesday 2 August 2016
Allegations of child abuse are ‘inaccurate’ says Janner’s daughter
Marion Janner, daughter of the late Greville Janner, has said in a
television interview that she has “never” questioned her father’s
innocence and is “absolutely” convinced his name will be cleared.
Click here to read the full article.
Child abuse allegations
Allegations of child abuse by the late Lord Janner of Braunstone, QC, first emerged publicly in 1991; however, it was deemed that there was not enough evidence to proceed with a charge. Another investigation in 2002 did not result in a charge, as the Crown Prosecution Service did not receive relevant documents. A third criminal challenge came in 2007, when it was again deemed that there was not enough evidence to press charges.Click here to read the full article.
Tuesday 26 July 2016
Secret filming case highlights risks new technology poses to children
A Head Teacher in Bristol has admitted to 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.
Click here to read the full article.
Examining the implications, and highlighting the safeguarding dangers caused by improved technology, Child Abuse Lawyer Peter Garsden explains the law surrounding the case.
Click here to read the full article.
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