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“Deepest sympathies remain with those who suffered abuse at Medomsley”

A Ministry of Justice spokesperson has confirmed its “Deepest sympathies remain with those who suffered abuse at Medomsley” and “it is right that those responsible for such appalling behaviour are being brought to justice.”

This comes after the Ministry of Justice has begun compensating former detainees of Medomsley Detention Centre who suffered physical and mental abuse whilst detained there between the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. 

Back in March 2020 we wrote confirming a settlement scheme has been agreed with the Ministry of Justice to provide compensation to survivors of physical abuse suffered by staff members at Medomsley Detention Centre.

The scheme is operating outside of the Civil Courts with a tariff of compensation awards dependent on the length of the period of detention. There is also a provision in the scheme to compensate for a lasting physical and/or psychological injury.

Here at Ben Hoare Bell LLP we are instructed by over 400 former inmates of Medomsley Detention Centre in relation to compensation claims.  We have already settled a significant number of claims arising from abuse suffered by our clients.

If you were detained at Medomsley Detention Centre and suffered abuse and are interested in pursuing a claim please do not hesitate to contact one of our specialist solicitors Andrew Freckleton or Richard Hardy on 0191 565 3112 or by email to advice@benhoarestaging.local to discuss whether you are entitled to compensation for the abuse suffered.


Blog by Andrew Freckleton, Partner

 

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