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 Portsmouth choirmaster trial: Choirboy ‘froze when abused’
Mark Burgess, 67, from Hilsea, Portsmouth, denies 52 counts relating to the alleged abuse of 13 children, between 1976 and 2009. At the time he was a choirmaster and music teacher in the city. Portsmouth Crown Court was shown a recording of a police interview in which...
Ex-priest Joseph Quigley jailed for child sex offences
A former priest who subjected a teenage boy to "depraved" sex offences has been jailed for 11 years and six months. Joseph Quigley, 56, had denied engaging in sexual activity with a child, sexual assault, child cruelty, and false imprisonment, but was convicted of...
Former Vicar John Roberts jailed for child sex abuse
A former vicar who sexually abused children for four decades in a "despicable" exploitation of trust has been jailed. Rev John Roberts, 86 and of Cherry Vale, Woolton, was found guilty of ten counts of indecent and sexual assault at Liverpool Crown Court on Friday....
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