Tom Fletcher

Lessons to be learned as BBC apologises for failing to stop DJ Tim Westwood's 'bullying and misogynistic behaviour'

As an expert abuse lawyer, it's extremely disheartening to learn about the failures that allowed Tim Westwood’s alleged abusive behaviour...

25/02/25

David Bell

Lawyer says abuse and harassment of women in the UK military is 'deeply troubling'

As a senior associate with military claim experience working for Irwin Mitchell Scotland LLP, I find the issue of abuse and harassment of...

25/02/25

Tom Fletcher

Lawyer 'concerned' about impact of abuse as Royal Mail postman jailed for 6 years

This week, Michael Stewart, a 63-year-old postman, was jailed for six-and-a-half years for groping multiple women while making deliveries...

21/02/25

Emma Crowther

Lawyer who supports survivors of abuse speaks out after paedophile Ian Silvester jailed

Ian Silvester used his roles as a scout leader, first aider, scuba instructor, driving instructor and babysitter to abuse boys spanning...

13/02/25

Abigail Hands

Phase Transfer EHCPS – Moving on to the next stage of education

Phase transfers refer to the process of moving a child or young person with an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) from one key stage...

12/02/25

Rhona Phillips

Abuse expert's concerns over accounts of mistreatment at Skye House

As a legal expert specialising in abuse cases, I'm deeply troubled by the accounts of mistreatment at Skye House, Scotland's largest...

11/02/25

Tom Fletcher

Expert lawyers represent Harrods sexual abuse survivors as new allegations emerge that Mohammed Al Fayed's brother also abused workers

It's understood more than 400 people have come forward in relation to the sexual abuse which they experienced at the hands of former...

07/02/25

Tom Fletcher

Child sexual abuse lawyers welcome removal of three-year time limit for compensation claims

A very welcome change to the legal landscape for survivors of child sexual abuse has been announced today with the removal of the...

05/02/25