The former children's home Haut de la Garenne
DELAYS in paying compensation to Jersey’s child abuse victims is an insult to those who suffered in Island care homes, a lawyer handling their claims against the States has said.
Although care home abusers Michael Aubin, Gordon Wateridge, and Morag and Tony Jordan were convicted and sentenced last year, victims are still waiting for payouts.
And solicitor Alan Collins – who represents 36 victims in their claims against the States of Jersey – says that they are being forced to go to court to get compensation.
The two sides have been negotiating for some time but Mr Collins says that he is at the point of taking the matter to court because the delays have gone on too long.
Article posted on 9th August, 2011 - 2.56pm