Man born with severe disabilities as a result of incestuous rape has won the right to claim compensation.
- June 4th, 2016
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A recent landmark decision by the Upper Tribunal has overturned a Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority decision not to make payment to a man, identified only as Y, who has epilepsy, severe learning difficulties and audio and visual problems all…
Investigations in South Yorkshire Police following Rotherham sex abuse scandal
- March 2nd, 2016
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55 separate investigations are being made in to officers within the South Yorkshire Police force in relation to allegations of failing to act on intelligence relating to the mass sexual abuse and exploitation of young girls in the Rotherham…
Sexting as a crime
- December 9th, 2015
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A recent court decision now allows those who have suffered psychological harm as a result of being manipulated into sending or receiving a sexually explicit image or text to bring a claim for compensation. This is as a result…
Compensation for the victims of rape and sexual assault
- November 25th, 2015
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If you have been the victim of rape or sexual assault then you have two potential ways of making a claim for compensation. You can look to bring a civil claim against your attacker. This is a claim brought…
Claim against police for failure to investigate rape allegations
- May 28th, 2015
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If you have been a victim of rape or sexual assault and you feel that the police have failed to act appropriately in investigating your complaint or have dismissed it without proper investigation then, if it can be shown…
Potential pitfalls in historic abuse cases
- May 20th, 2015
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In the light of the revelations of the widespread abuse perpetrated by Jimmy Savile and others from that era there has been a huge surge in the number of claims made by the victims of historic sexual abuse. Whilst such…
Do I need a solicitor for a cica claim?
- March 6th, 2015
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If you are considering making a claim to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) you will want to know about the costs incurred in making application. It is correct to say that you are not required to have a…
Being too drunk to remember is not consent in rape case
- February 13th, 2015
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“It is not a crime to drink,” she has said, “but it is a crime for a rapist to target someone who is no longer capable of consenting to sex though drink.” The above quote comes from Director of Public…
Reinforcement of police immunity
- January 29th, 2015
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The recent decision of the Supreme Court not to allow a claim for negligence to be brought against the police following their failure to act in such a way as to prevent to murder of 25 year Joanna Michael…
Mother steals son’s CICA award
- January 21st, 2015
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Louise Gray, the widow of a victim of the 7/7 bombings in 2005, has been jailed for the theft of £43,000 from her son’s award after she spent the £250,000 she was awarded by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority…