A claim celebre - by Child Abuse Lawyer Liz Dux

Sometimes we receive cases that truly shock the public; sometimes they challenge perceptions of a celebrated individual or a well thought of institution; sometimes it is all of these at once, in a single claim. The allegations surrounding Jimmy Savile are serious, and horrific in their detail and scale. Police are currently investigating, at the time of writing, some 340 lines of enquiry regarding alleged sexual offences, with many complainants making reference to events that occurred in their early teens.   Slater & Gordon have been contacted by a number of the victims of Jimmy Savile, to explore how the BBC and the NHS may be held vicariously liable for Savile�s wrong doing. We feel there is a compelling case to be made. Although the Jimmy Savile case is unusual in many ways, given the public nature of the claim, one thing that makes it similar to many civil cases are the questions it prompts � what are the claimants� motivations?The simple answer to this question is often not one many people expect � it is not the money. Indeed in the many abuse cases I have worked on, despite the payouts we have secured, money is never the priority. Rather victims are searching for recognition, for comfort, for an acknowledgement of what has happened to them and what should never happen to others.  Securing justice has always been about more than simply receiving a payout: our courts are more than judicial holes in the walls. It is right that when people have been let down, they have the opportunity to gain recompense and feel that justice has been done, no matter the institution at fault, the age or nature of the claim, the availability or fame of the defendant. These factors might well make gaining justice more difficult, but they do not make it any less essential for healing process.

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Please call 0800 916 9046, or email enquiries@rjwslatergordon.co.uk with your contact details. Our dedicated solicitors will be then able to offer you a free initial consultation and answer any questions that you have.

Liz Dux's coverage regarding Jimmy Savile Child Abuse Claims

Liz Dux comments on the Jimmy Savile Child Abuse Claims in the Daily Star - New Savile Sex Ring Star. Liz Dux was also interviewed on BBC Radio 4 - World at One show on 12.10.2012. Listen to the recording here. (30 minutes, 24 seconds into the recording). Liz Dux's quotes from her BBC Radio 4 - World at One show interview also feature on the Guardian online - Jimmy Savile's alleged victims set to sue BBC and Stoke Mandeville hospital. Liz Dux is also interviewed on BBC Radio 5 - 5 Live Drive on 12.10.2012. Listen to the recording here. (30 minutes into the recording).The Lawyer reports on the case being prepared by Liz Dux at RJW S&G against the BBC and Stoke Mandeville hospital over Jimmy Savile allegations. Liz Dux's quotes from the BBC Radio 4 - World at One interview feature in The Telegraph - Jimmy Savile sex scandal: BBC apologises to 'victims' as it launches two inquiries The Daily Mail and The Independent also features Liz Dux's advice about the case. Liz Dux comments on the news that the BBC are to launch an enquiry into abuse claims made against Jimmy Savile on BBC News.Savile 'victims' consider legal action against DoH and BBC - Read the story and also view Liz Dux on ITV News. Liz Dux writes an article regarding the Jimmy Savile Child Abuse Claims - Read the full article here - A claim celebre - by Child Abuse Lawyer Liz Dux. '60 Jimmy Savile Victims are �Tip of Iceberg� amid fears of vile network' - Read the full Daily Express article, which includes Liz Dux's comments.Watch the clip of Liz Dux on the BBC by clicking here' Jimmy Savile victims 'may seek compensation'To view Liz Dux on Channel 4 News  please click here - 'Threats of legal action as Savile scandal spreads'. Liz appears 1:33 minutes into the clip.Jimmy Savile 'Abuse Spans Six Decades' - Read the full story and view the video clip on Sky News HD featuring comments from Liz Dux by clicking here. Child Abuse Lawyer Liz Dux on the legal issues at stake in the Savile case - To View Liz Dux's article please click here. Click here to view all coverage.