Claims against THE Church
Claims against the Diocese and religious groups or organisationsThe Church has been well documented as being a place where those in the organisation exploit their position and power in order to abuse children.
Those who commit such abuse are often seen as ‘pillars of the community’ but use this as a cloak in order to take advantage of others.
Bringing a Civil Claim
We appreciate that is is not easy to make contact and discuss your experiences. We are happy to discuss your potential claim on a non-committal basis and provide you with the opportunity to meet in person to make the process as comfortable as possible.
Limitation
The law says that you have three years from the date of an incident to bring your claim, or three years from your 18th birthday if you were a child when it occurred. However, even if you are out of time, you may still be able to bring a claim for abuse.
We have extensive expertise in properly addressing limitation and ensuring that individuals obtain the justice that they seek.
Funding
If most cases we can offer you a No Win, No Fee Agreement. This means that you will not have to pay us unless we are successful in your claim. If we are successful in your claim you will need to pay us a success fee which is capped at no more than 25% of your compensation.
If your claim is unsuccessful, we simply do not get paid.
Latest News
Mark Burgess sentenced to 40 years for non recent sexual abuse
The survivors of a horrific cycle of non-recent child sex abuse bravely confronted their abuser in court today (Wednesday 30 June), where he was branded a ‘conniving and exploitative serial paedophile’. Mark Burgess, aged 68 years, of St Chads Avenue in Hilsea, was...
Portsmouth ex-choirmaster Mark Burgess guilty of 48 ‘horrendous’ sex offences against 13 young children
During the 11-week trial a picture emerged of how trusted music teacher and choirmaster Burgess abused his position to prey on 12 young boys and one girl. Jurors were told how he ‘sort of took on that dad role’ for many of the children but used that to abuse them,...
Mark Burgess Trial – Portsmouth choirmaster on trial for sex offences denies locking boy in church vestry
Speaking as the trial continued in its seventh week, Burgess denied he locked himself in the All Saints Church vestry in Portsmouth with the boy. Jurors previously heard the boy, now a man, alleged former music teacher Burgess touched between his legs and said: ‘Did...
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