Press Releases

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 →

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 →

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 →