a cash payment, which has universal spending power to provide the victim with whatever they need or want to feel justice has been done, is the way forward.
you should start your own Cash'n'Carry Justice business. You can buy the domain name off me for a couple of million at a snip.
"Have you been affected by any of the issues in this newsflash? You could consolidate your grievances in one easy payout"
For what its worth, I saw a piece on BBC Breakfast about this, they had it clarified that you don't just fill out a form, send it off and are sent money in response(!). You have to have some form of evidence that its a genuine claim, a third party would have to be able to corroborate (sp?) it and also they said you'd need to provide a letter or some form of documention from a psychologist to prove that it had a genuine detrimental affect on your life, before they'll pay out. It won't be an especially quick or easy process, so their not expecting a massive amount of people to come forward but its part of the legal process, to advertise and give people the chance to claim, if they so choose.
They also had a representative from NAPAC who spoke about it and said that he'd spoken to some of Savile's victims, many of which have absolutely no interest in pursuing financial compensation - most just want(ed) to be recognised, for any applicable lessons to be learnt and to get support to be able to move on from it. He said that in the last 20 years he's worked for the organisation, he could count the number of people who specifically requested financial compensation on one hand. Thats what I heard, for what its worth. Oh and also he said there's a new support pack available for victims of child abuse available to download free of charge via their website.
you should start your own Cash'n'Carry Justice business. You can buy the domain name off me for a couple of million at a snip.
"Have you been affected by any of the issues in this newsflash? You could consolidate your grievances in one easy payout"
As I said, it's usually the most practical way of sorting it. I was heavily compensated by my local council over an issue some time back, because what I wanted to happen as a result of their maladministration wasn't practical or economical. Compensating me cost them less and left me feeling thoroughly vindicated, not to mention tens of thousands richer.
Whether he did these things or not what possible test can the law apply outside of an accused convicted by a court?
A civil case will be decided on the balance of probabilities, >50%.
I'd be happier if the funds in question, instead of being given as cash awards, were used to pay exclusively for the counselling of victims, that would put off the chancers.
I stumbled across an old 'selfie' of me with Jimmy in the background mid-way through a half marathon in Camberley. His top is off so he's bare chested as he runs past. The emotional trauma this has since unearthed is horrendous but I'm sure some compo would help my recovery.
I think there'll always be some company that will sink to low depths in order to make money. This is basically trivialising what Savile done as far as the company goes. Nothing is off limits for some companies.
Edit: Anyone who comes forward to falsely claim that they were abused by him just so they can get a load of money, this says a lot about them.
You hear nothing from them for 40 years then al of a sudden they're all piping up.
NO many spoke up and were ignored or disbelieved. I don't agree with this compensation culture but I do agree that children who were abused do have some form of recognition . So many posters in today's society have no understanding how abuse as a child affects your development and potential
A civil case will be decided on the balance of probabilities, >50%.
I'd be happier if the funds in question, instead of being given as cash awards, were used to pay exclusively for the counselling of victims, that would put off the chancers.
NO many spoke up and were ignored or disbelieved. I don't agree with this compensation culture but I do agree that children who were abused do have some form of recognition . So many posters in today's society have no understanding how abuse as a child affects your development and potential
So many on here always seem to miss the bits where children and adults reported it and were told they were lying and to go away.
My life was ruined by abuse,I actuly didnt even know that,just thought my wreak of a life was my own fault,I now know that is bull. Im finaly at the age of 56 happy, but I will never get my life back.
Good luck to those who will get that money. I for one dont begrudge you a penny.
I'd be happier if the funds in question, instead of being given as cash awards, were used to pay exclusively for the counselling of victims, that would put off the chancers.
A civil case will be decided on the balance of probabilities, >50%.
I'd be happier if the funds in question, instead of being given as cash awards, were used to pay exclusively for the counselling of victims, that would put off the chancers.
Lucky for them, its not up to you what they do with the money.
Its not easy to proove abuse but even when they do,they are called con merchents and out to ruin poor men.
While Saville was alive, it was common knowledge that he was interfering with patients at the Stoke Mandeville hospital, so there was a cover-up. The people who knew what he was doing should pay the victims.
I can see a problem. Its going to kick off if the final figure ends up being a derisory amount. We fully accept you were abused while in care. Here is £500.
Lucky for them, its not up to you what they do with the money.
Its not easy to proove abuse but even when they do,they are called con merchents and out to ruin poor men.
The vast majority of victims wont be able to prove it. At least they would receive private counselling.
I hope I am wrong and the numbers of people claiming is low.
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Well if it comes from the BBC then it is us.
"Have you been affected by any of the issues in this newsflash? You could consolidate your grievances in one easy payout"
They also had a representative from NAPAC who spoke about it and said that he'd spoken to some of Savile's victims, many of which have absolutely no interest in pursuing financial compensation - most just want(ed) to be recognised, for any applicable lessons to be learnt and to get support to be able to move on from it. He said that in the last 20 years he's worked for the organisation, he could count the number of people who specifically requested financial compensation on one hand. Thats what I heard, for what its worth. Oh and also he said there's a new support pack available for victims of child abuse available to download free of charge via their website.
Yes it will. They said his estate, worth approx. £3 million, was frozen shortly after the scandal broke in 2012.
As I said, it's usually the most practical way of sorting it. I was heavily compensated by my local council over an issue some time back, because what I wanted to happen as a result of their maladministration wasn't practical or economical. Compensating me cost them less and left me feeling thoroughly vindicated, not to mention tens of thousands richer.
A civil case will be decided on the balance of probabilities, >50%.
I'd be happier if the funds in question, instead of being given as cash awards, were used to pay exclusively for the counselling of victims, that would put off the chancers.
How do I claim my monies.
Edit: Anyone who comes forward to falsely claim that they were abused by him just so they can get a load of money, this says a lot about them.
...to coin a phrase
I felt very let down.
How much cash do I win?
NO many spoke up and were ignored or disbelieved. I don't agree with this compensation culture but I do agree that children who were abused do have some form of recognition . So many posters in today's society have no understanding how abuse as a child affects your development and potential
Of course false claimants should be weeded out, but why should those who actually were abused by Saville not get some recognition?
My life was ruined by abuse,I actuly didnt even know that,just thought my wreak of a life was my own fault,I now know that is bull. Im finaly at the age of 56 happy, but I will never get my life back.
Good luck to those who will get that money. I for one dont begrudge you a penny.
I could really use 60 grand though....
Lucky for them, its not up to you what they do with the money.
Its not easy to proove abuse but even when they do,they are called con merchents and out to ruin poor men.
Given the publicity this case received can how there be anyone left?
I can see a problem. Its going to kick off if the final figure ends up being a derisory amount. We fully accept you were abused while in care. Here is £500.
Hmmmmm.
The women who accused Ken Barlow and Jimmy Tarbuck are now freed up, so there should be a few more yet, particularly if Max Clifford gets off.
I hope I am wrong and the numbers of people claiming is low.
I asked for a splurge gun like on Bugsy Malone
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There may not be, but the High Court decided it was a good idea to check - and I agree with them.