Thoughts On The Social World

Peter Garsden is the senior partner at Abney Garsden solicitors. He is my guest this week. We discuss the changing landscape for survivors since he set up the Child Abuse Department in 1994 which he is head of and is now the largest dedicated Abuse compensation department in the country. Their U.K. helpline is 0845 604 7075, visit their website. Peter gives his opinion on the recent celebrity abuse accusations and offers advice and support for survivors who are either seeking legal advice or those who are still struggling with their past experiences. Peter was recently awarded Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year at the Manchester Legal Awards. Since 1996 Peter has been Lead Solicitor in over 25 different Group Actions involving over 1000 Claimants, including the largest award achieved in the area of Child Abuse Groups of £2.3million on behalf of 165 Claimants who were abused at homes managed by Manchester City Council. In 1997 Peter helped to set up ACAL (Association of Child Abuse Lawyers), a Claimant based org