Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Damages claims for Jersey abuse 'blocked'

Damages claims for Jersey abuse 'blocked'

Claims for compensation by victims of sexual abuse at a Jersey care home are being blocked by the island's government.

Negotiations between Jersey's law officers and representatives of dozens of residents of Haut de la Garenne children's home have failed to establish a right to compensation which victims' lawyers say could cost the island tens of millions of pounds.

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