Press Releases

Press Release issued on behalf of the Victoria Climbie Foundation On 14th August, the Government launched its National Action Plan to tackle child abuse linked to faith or belief, informed by a Working Group comprising statutory, faith and community organisations, … Continue reading →

This press release was sent to ACAL by FIOS, which is a community base,  non-profit education and training group – www.exploregweedore.com As the 50th Eucharistic Congress reaches its climax this week, a People’s Petition launched in west Donegal containing almost … Continue reading →

A highly successful press conference took place at Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, London in Thursday 19th April 2012 between 2 and 3pm. Television cameras and journalists were in attendance together with members of the campaign committee, and interested others. … Continue reading →

Embargoed until  2pm, Thursday 19th April 2012 PRESS CONFERENCE: 19/4/12 AT 14.00HRS, CONWAY HALL, 25 RED LION SQUARE, WC1R 4RL   Alliance to STOP CHURCH CHILD ABUSE calls on the Government to commission a Public Inquiry into abuse of children … Continue reading →

(A call for a Public Inquiry into abuse of children and vulnerable adults by Clergy in England and Wales.)   PRESS RELEASE     CAMPAIGN PRESS LAUNCH – Thursday 19th April 2012 – 2.00 pm Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion … Continue reading →

suggested that children might lose their rights to Legal Aid, a recent consultation paper recently proposed, in view of the tightening of Government budgets. Pressure groups and Associations are all up in arms about it. It is unjust to deny … Continue reading →

On behalf of victims of child abuse, the Association of Child Abuse Lawyers, whilst welcoming the concept of centralised responsibility for children, disapproves of the appointment of Margaret Hodge as Minister for Children in the recent cabinet reshuffle. The history … Continue reading →

The Association of Child Abuse Lawyers (ACAL) has criticised the government’s report (31 Oct) into abuse in children’s homes, saying it brands survivors of abuse as liars and will stop some from reporting crimes in the future. ACAL says the … Continue reading →

The Association of Child Abuse Lawyers (A.C.A.L) says there should be up to another EIGHTY public inquiries into child abuse around the U.K. ‑ in the week the report of the North Wales inquiry Is published by Sir Ronald Waterhouse. … Continue reading →

A new Association of Lawyers, who act for the victims of abuse, was launched at a special opening meeting on Friday 8th May 1998 at the Painters’ Hall, London. The upsurge in disclosure of abuse by victims from Police investigations … Continue reading →