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Challenges in pursuing compensation in abuse claims

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Published on: 11 April 2016

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Personal Injury analysis: What does the decision in KCR v Scout Association tell us about the court’s approach to compensation claims in respect of historic abuse? David McClenaghan, a partner and solicitor-advocate at Bolt Burdon Kemp specialising in child abuse compensation claims, believes this case highlights the growing difficulties facing claimants and the lengths defendants will go to to frustrate claims.

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