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Bolt Burdon Kemp lead the way in this field of work, and are at the forefront of campaigns to change the law to enable more people to bring claims against their abusers, and those responsible for caring for them. Our lawyers are frequently called upon to contribute to the nationwide debate on these issues. Below are articles from professional journals, written by members of our child abuse team, and items from the national press highlighting our campaigning role in this area.
Association of Child Abuse Lawyers members magazine features article by Jonathan Wheeler
Jonathan Wheeler writes on the recent changes in the law on limitation, recently featured in the ACAL members magazine.
Scottish Law Commission Discussion Paper
- Jonathan Wheeler was asked by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) to formulate a response to the above discussion paper on limitation issues in child abuse. His draft response which was submitted to APIL is dated 22 May 2006.
- 'Lobbying Parliament for Limitation Change Campaign
- Jonathan Wheeler writes about the progress made so far'. Article for Association of Child Abuse Lawyers (ACAL) newsletter, October 2005.
- When time's up for Justice
- Article from The Guardian 28 June 2005
- Bolt Burdon fights for longer limit to sue over child abuse
- Article from the Lawyer 27 June 2005
- Campaign to extend time limits on child abuse claims
- Article from the Telegraph 23 June 2005
- Reporting child abuse How the law works and what it can do for you
- Jonathan Wheeler discusses how survivors of abuse can use the law to get help, recognition and compensation for their experiences, and what to expect when they do so. Article for the National Association of People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC) web site, May 2005
- Acting for survivors of child abuse
- Jonathan Wheeler discusses the issues involved when a client discusses an abusive past. Article for the Association of Lawyers for Children newsletter, October 2004
- Officially Yours
- Jonathan Wheeler explores the role and relevance of the Official Solicitor in child abuse claims. Article for the Association of Child Abuse Lawyers (ACAL) newsletter, September 2004
- Know your limits
- Jonathan Wheeler looks at limitation in child abuse claims, providing an over view of the current law and practical guidance on the arguments to be employed in resisting preliminary hearings. Personal Injury Law Journal, April 2004