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Join Kathleen Hallisey, Senior Associate, and her colleague Danielle Vincent as they delve into the pressing issue of sexual abuse and misconduct on university campuses. Inspired by a suggestion from summer placement intern Tia, Kathleen and Danielle discuss the alarming prevalence of staff-to-student sexual abuse, highlighting testimonies from uni…
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This episode, brought to you by the abuse team at Hugh James, delves into the alarming reports of sexual abuse faced by mental health patients in UK hospitals. Hosts Alan Collins and Kathleen Hallisey explore recent media coverage revealing that up to 20,000 incidents of sexual abuse have been reported in NHS mental health trusts over the past five…
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In this episode, Danielle and Hannah discuss a recent media-highlighted case where a woman sued her therapist for sexual assault and was awarded over £200,000 in damages by the High Court. Despite the lack of a criminal conviction, this case underscores the possibility of pursuing civil claims for justice. The survivor's journey, spanning over eigh…
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In this episode, Alan Collins, the head of the abuse team, explores the UK Conservative government's proposals to make it easier for child sex abuse victims to bring civil claims. These proposals are designed to reduce the trauma survivors face during legal proceedings. The episode delves into the intricacies of the Limitation Act 1980, which curre…
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In this episode, Alan dives into the manifestos of the Labour Party, the Conservative Party, and the Liberal Democrats to examine what they have to say about child abuse and related issues. Alan provides a non-partisan analysis, focusing on key topics such as mandatory reporting laws, justice for victims, and proposed redress schemes. Alan discusse…
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Welcome to the H.J. Talks About Abuse podcast, the podcast where we talk about sexual abuse cases in the hope that it will assist listeners in openly discussing topics which have been ignored for too long. This podcast is brought to you by the abuse team at Hugh James. We are lawyers, so we tend to speak about the legal aspects of abuse cases, but …
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Welcome to the H.J. Talks About Abuse podcast, brought to you by the abuse team at Hugh James. In this week's episode, Alan Collins and his colleagues Kathleen Hallisey, Danielle Vincent, and Hannah Hodgson discuss the distressing case of Rebecca Joynes, a female schoolteacher recently convicted of sexual offences against two 15-year-old schoolboys…
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Welcome to the HJ Talks About Abuse podcast, brought to you by the abuse team at Hugh James. In this episode, Alan Collins, the head of the abuse team, along with his colleagues Kathleen Hallisey and Hannah Hodgson, delve into the unsettling case of Reverend Julian Wheeler, a former Church of England clergyman recently convicted of sexually abusing…
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In this insightful episode of the HJ Talks About Abuse podcast, the host Alan Collins, partner at Hugh James, and his colleague Danielle Vincent come together to discuss the pressing issue of sexual abuse allegations within the Royal Navy. This frank dialogue is sparked by recent media coverage around a whistleblower, Sophie Brook, a former Royal N…
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In this episode of the HJ Talks About Abuse podcast, the hosts, Alan Collins and Danielle Vincent discuss the Northern Ireland redress scheme. This scheme was established as compensation for adults who suffered abuse while they were children in the care system in Northern Ireland between 1922 and 1995. The scheme was initiated by the UK parliament …
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Delve into the themes of 'Baby Reindeer', a riveting Netflix series, with Danielle and Hannah in the H.J. Talks About Abuse Podcast. This episode presents a thoughtful discussion about the serious issues portrayed in the TV series, which include sexual abuse, stalking, and broader issues faced by survivors of such traumas. As legal experts, Daniell…
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In this engaging podcast episode, Alan Collins, head of the abuse team at Hugh James Solicitors, dives into the alarming issue of child sexual exploitation via technology, particularly focusing on the startling fact that children as young as three are being embroiled in online sexual abuse. Collins discusses a recent report by the Internet Watch Fo…
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Welcome to the latest episode of the HJ Talks Abuse podcast where we discuss sexual abuse cases to facilitate discussion on often neglected subjects. Brought to you by the legal experts at Hugh James, we aim to not just address these cases from a legal standpoint but also bring to light to broader issues suffered by survivors of sexual abuse. In th…
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Welcome to the latest episode of the HJ Talks Abuse podcast where we unpack sexual abuse cases to facilitate discussion on often neglected subjects. Brought to you by the legal experts at Hugh James, we aim to not just address these cases from a legal standpoint but also bring to light to broader issues suffered by survivors of sexual abuse. In thi…
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On this week’s episode of the HJ Talks About Abuse podcast, our host Danielle Vincent discusses failings in child safeguarding and the lack of training available with special guests Lucy McCollum and Amy Lott. Lucy and Amy have founded Safeguarding First, a charity that provides safeguarding training. We discuss the need for safeguarding training a…
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Join Danielle Vincent and her colleague Kathleen Hallisey on the HJ Talks About Abuse podcast, sponsored by the abuse team at Hugh James, as they welcome guest Tanith McCulloch, the Sibling Sexual Abuse Project Officer. This particular episode aims to shed light on the seldom-mentioned issue of sibling sexual abuse, offering insights from a survivo…
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In this week's episode of HJ Talks About Abuse, hosts Kathleen Hallisey and Hannah Hodgson delve into the nuances of a controversial campaign addressing sexual consent. Aptly titled "I'm Asking For It," the campaign, fronted by Emily Atack and orchestrated by CPB London and Right to Equality, aims to push for an overhaul of legal regulations surrou…
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In this episode, we delve into the serious issues brought forward by the tragic Sarah Everard case. The story of Sarah Everard, a victim of former police officer Wayne Cousins, confronts us with the frightening reality of sexual abuse committed by rogue police officers within the very institution meant to protect us. We explore this dreadful case i…
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Welcome to this insightful podcast brought to you by Alan Collins, the head of the abuse team at Hugh James. As he explores the current stance on child abuse reporting, he dives into the necessity of mandatory reporting and the implications of non-enforcement. Alan underscores the need for a law that requires individuals aware of child abuse to rep…
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Join us on the latest episode of HJ Talks About Abuse as we delve into a pressing issue impacting survivors of sexual violence in the UK. In this episode, we explore the disturbing dilemma faced by victims: the choice between seeking therapy for healing or risking the use of their therapy notes against them in court proceedings. Drawing from a rece…
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This week we catch up with Lucy and Sheanna – two of the co-founders of “Yours In Scouting”. We discuss the progress since we last spoke 6 months ago and how the Scouts have responded to the campaign. We talk about what has been learnt along the way and what is next for Yours In Scouting. Anyone interested in providing a testimonial or signing the …
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Welcome to "HJ Talks About Abuse," where we confront the uncomfortable truths surrounding exploitation and injustice. In this gripping episode, hosts H and J delve into the harrowing saga of the Rochdale Grooming Scandal, a tragic tale of systemic failures and unimaginable suffering. For years, vulnerable children in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, w…
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In this episode of HJ Talks About Abuse, the team discusses a deeply disturbing case that has shaken the community, Ako Hussain Pur, a 32-year-old tradesman, has been convicted and sentenced to seven years in prison for the sexual assault of a six-year-old girl in her own bedroom. The horrifying incident took place while Pur was carrying out buildi…
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In this week's episode, the abuse team are dedicated to unraveling the layers of abuse, discussing its impact, and fostering conversations that empower survivors. In this episode, we delve into a recent case that has shocked communities – the sentencing of former social worker Raymond Poyner for historic child sexual abuse. Hosts guide listeners th…
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In this week's episode, the abuse team embark on a riveting journey into the uncharted territories of the metaverse with "Virtual Reality Sexual Assaults: Police investigate virtual Sex Assault on a Girl's Avatar," a groundbreaking podcast that delves into the legal, ethical, and societal challenges emerging in the world of virtual reality (VR) and…
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In this week's podcast, the abuse team discusses the ongoing issue of sexual harassment on the railway. In recent times, it is sadly not uncommon to see many headlines involving sexual harassment and assaults that have taken place on trains and underground lines across London and the rest of the UK.By The Hugh James Abuse Team
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In this week’s episode of HJ Talks about Abuse, the team discusses the recent case of a Royal Navy commander who put his hand down female sailor's pants on train ride back from day trip to Amsterdam is jailed for 10 months for sexual assault. As a result of this and similar cases, two independent studies have concluded military police and military …
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In this week’s episode of HJ Talks about Abuse, the team discusses rape trials and convictions, in particular a headline that has been in the press recently regarding Avon and Somerset Police’s new ‘whole story approach’ named ‘Operation Bluestone’, aimed at increasing rape prosecutions.By The Hugh James Abuse Team
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Imagine a remote area in Wyoming, USA, with vast forests and snow-capped mountains. Wind River, a film inspired by true events, delves into the dark world of violence and sexual abuse faced by American Indian women in this very region. The movie portrays the heartbreaking story of two teenage American Indian girls who fall victim to sexual abuse an…
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In this week’s podcast, the Abuse team discuss some recent headlines involving Kevin Spacey’s not guilty verdict for sexual abuse allegations, and Andrew Malkinson’s overturned conviction after spending 17 years in prison for rape that he did not commit. Further, the team discuss the historic case of Stefan Kiszko, another wrongful conviction for r…
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