Doncaster Children’s Home Scandal

After reports of children being punched, kicked, vinegar poured into cuts over a 3 year period, the regulator, OFFSTED of various Children’s Homes in Doncaster, finally stepped in and closed them down. Even though over 40 complaints were made, the homes were still rated as “good” by Offsted in March 2021. The BBC in their
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How Durham v Dunn affects disclosure of records both inside and outside litigation.

When I won the case of Durham County Council v Dunn, it was a great result, but I did not realise at the time, that the Court of Appeal decision would have national implications for all local authorities defending child abuse compensation claims. It is a landmark decision that has implications not only in all
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New Year, New Firm, New Start

I am delighted to share that I will be starting afresh with a brand new abuse personal injury business on 3rd January 2023 working with Scott Moncrieff of Temple Gardens London as a solicitor.l consultant. Not only is the work very rewarding and worthwhile but I will be working under the umbrella of a great
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