News and information to support survivors of sexual abuse as they pursue a claim for compensation.

Ben Breakwell who was a professional tenor singer and worked at a secondary school in Hammersmith has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for serious sexual offences against three schoolgirls.

Between 2021 and 2023, the following sex offenders have been convicted in the criminal courts. Did you or someone you know suffer sexual abuse at the hands of one of these offenders? If so, please contact us for a free, specialist, no obligation consultation about your potential claim. Contact us 24/7 on enquiries@robsonshaw.uk

Were you a resident at 104 Gavestone Road in Lee? If you were placed in this children's home in the 1970's, 1980's we would like to speak to you.

Following the recent BBC Cambridge interview with our client Aaron, more victims are now coming forward. Aaron wanted to share his story as he only learned about the scandal after the BBC ran a story and then decided to seek legal advice. Aaron suffered sexual abuse at the hands of Dr Myles Bradbury whilst he was a patient at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge has now received substantial compensation with the help of specialist abuse solicitor, Samantha Robson.

One of our clients who suffered sexual abuse at the hands of Dr Myles Bradbury, former paediatric haematologist at Addenbrookes Hospital tells his story about what happened and how it has affected him.

Following criticism by the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse about the incidence of sexual abuse within the Church; and the manner in which the Church dealt with these allegations, The Church of England is now developing a Redress Scheme to help historic survivors of sexual abuse by members of the Clergy and lay members.

Were you a child placed at Hollyshaw Children's Home in Tunbridge Wells in the 1970's and 1980's? We are appealing for witnesses to come forward in connection with historic childhood sexual abuse.

Matthew Smith aged 34, pleads guilty to sexual offences including causing or inciting the sexual abuse of a child under 13 and of offences relating to indecent images of children.

Compensation for online digital abuse has been made more accessible due to new Online Safety legislation which was implemented on 25th November 2022. Victims of this modern crime will now find it easier to gain access to justice following the new laws which criminalise the sharing and digital editing of unauthorised images.

The Jesus Army was an evangelical Christian religious movement based in Northamptonshire. It has also been known as the Jesus Fellowship Church and the Bugbrooke Community, so named after a Baptist chapel in the village of Bugbrooke. For a number of years, the Jesus Army has faced legal claims for sexual offences and physical abuse. Robsonshaw have represented numerous claimants in successful claims against the movement. A compensation scheme has now been launched to recompense survivors who were members or dependant of a member of the Jesus Army.

Were you a victim of Dr Myles Bradbury? Updated 9th June 2022 Specialist child abuse solicitor, Samantha Robson, discusses one of the latest  cases of sexual abuse to hit the headl... Read More

24 year old Alfie Morel has now been sentenced to almost 16 years in prison having been found guilty of 8 sexual offences against children, to include attempted rape and sexual assault. He was also convicted of offences of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity.

Over half of the UK's Police forces are under investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct. Of the 260 investigations being carried out, 31relate to complaints of police officers abusing their powers for sexual gain.

The tragic case of Sarah Everard highlights the failings of a system where warning signs are missed or overlooked. Samantha Robson, specialist solicitor dealing with sexual abuse cases on behalf of victims over the past 20+ years comments, `In the majority of the cases of sexual abuse that I have dealt with, there have always been signs. It is rare to deal with a case where there has been no grooming, or the perpetrator has no history of concerns. We need to consider what more can be done to stop these individuals before they commit offences. Do we have sufficient systems of recording concerns which can be cross - referenced by other authorities involved?'

The High Court have recently decided not to award damages to 8 survivors of historic sexual abuse by Barry Bennell. The case demonstrates the perils of leaving your claim too long. The High Court found that the delay by the Claimants had prejudiced Manchester City such that a fair trial was not possible.