Deadline for Savile victims approaches
Victims of Jimmy Savile have been advised that all claims against the Savile estate must be brought by 3rd June, 2014.
What is the scheme?
A compensation scheme has been sanctioned by Mr Justice Sales. This follows an agreement between the BBC, the NHS, lawyers representing some of Savile’s alleged victims, and the executer of Savile’s estate.
Around 140 people have reported that they have suffered abuse at the hands of the former DJ and TV personality, who died in 2011 aged 84.
The scheme is set to provide over £3m in compensation. Payments have been capped at £60,000 per claim.
The scheme does not guarantee pay outs, but will help to provide a framework within which claims can be investigated.
The president of the Association of Child Abuse Lawyers, Peter Garsden, has assured that all claims will be thoroughly scrutinised.
He said:
People who make legitimate claims for this money, one of the things
it could do is buy them some very good therapy.”
Taking action – how Hampson Hughes Solicitors can help you
If you have suffered from sexual abuse, and you would like expert advice, we can help.
Our experienced Criminal Injuries & Abuse Team will ensure that your case remains confidential, and that all guilty parties are held accountable.
For further information, please contact Greg Neill on 0151 242 1061
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