Personal Injury Lismore Diocese Offering Low-Ball Settlements or DismissalWoman wins right to appeal to the high court decision to throw her case out on the grounds the now-dead priest was unable to defend himself.
Personal Injury How to report suspected child sexual abuseThe law in Australia regarding the protection of children from sexual abuse varies and differs from state to state and territory. Each jurisdiction has its characteristics. There are contrasts in who must report when child sexual abuse is suspected, the basis for the duty to report (concern, suspicion, or reasonable belief), what types of neglect and abuse must be reported, and to whom the report should be made.
Personal Injury Top Ivy League Institutions Sexual Abuse ClaimsSexual assault on college campuses is a serious problem that plagues students and educational institutions. A study by the Association of American Universities that sought students to participate points out that Ivy League colleges report higher rates of sexual assault than their non-ivy league peers.
Personal Injury How does the Church respond to child sexual abuse?Australia’s Royal Commission on the Institutional Response to Child Sexual Abuse found multiple and persistent failures of religious institutions to keep children safe, and a culture of secrecy and cover-ups that had devastating consequences for the entire life of the children who had suffered sexual abuse.
Personal Injury Child Sexual Abuse at Cricket AustraliaRumours had circulated within Cricket Australia that Ian King liked little boys but that did not stop his sexual abuse – so who was to blame?
Personal Injury The US Child Sex Abuse Victims Act: A GuideWhat is the newly signed Child Sex Abuse Victims Act in the US? What does it do? What Does it Cover and Who Does it Help?
Personal Injury National Redress Scheme: how it worksIn this article, you will find information about the features and requirements of the National Redress Scheme. In addition, we will disclose the main disadvantages for applicants and what might be a great alternative in compensation for harm caused by institutional child sexual abuse.
Call for Witnesses Adrian Nisbett – Child Abuse at Knox Grammar – A Call For WitnessesKoffels Solicitors & Barristers are currently acting for numerous victims of Adrian Nisbett, with allegations of sexual abuse spanning a period between 1976 and 2002. If you have any information concerning historical institutional child sexual abuse at Knox Grammar School by Adrian Nisbett or any other teacher, would you kindly please help sexual abuse survivors by completing the form below or by calling Sarah McLellan, Senior Associate, on 02 9283 5599.
Call for Witnesses Call for Witnesses: John McMillan at Preshil and Wesley CollegeJohn McMillan pleaded guilty to a run of institutional child sexual abuse claims whilst he worked at Preshil and Wesley College between 1975 and 1996