#civil-claims

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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

British army veterans call to keep immunity clause in Northern Ireland legacy law

The government tabled what is known as a remedial order to remove the immunity clause after court challenges said it was incompatible with the European convention on human rights. Keir Starmer told the House of Commons the change would fulfil legal obligations while protecting veterans from vexatious prosecutions. Under the last government, they passed legislation which was struck down, leaving our veterans utterly exposed. We're putting in place proper measures to protect them, the prime minister said.
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New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Woman abused by Jeffrey Epstein as child prepares lawsuit after NYC Council votes to reopen civil claims window | amNewYork

Karine Silva plans to sue Jeffrey Epstein's estate after New York City reopened a one-year civil-claims window for survivors of gender-motivated violence.
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fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
9 months ago

Former pupil makes abuse allegations against paedophile teacher and Scout leader

Mark Cory was never sentenced for his abuse of students due to Alzheimer's and died in 2020 without serving time.
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