Compensation terms for sex abuse victims

Thursday 29th March 2012, 11:15AM BST.

Haut de la Garenne is one of the institutions where abuse is alleged to have taken place

TERMS of the compensation drawn up for victims of serious sexual and physical abuse in States residential care are due to be announced today.

It is believed that under the scheme, some of the victims of the most serious historical abuse may receive tens of thousands of pounds.

Every case will be judged on its individual circumstances, and the amount of compensation received will depend on the level of sexual, physical or emotional abuse suffered, and its long-term effects.

Chief Minister Ian Gorst and Advocate Beverley Lacey of Mourant Ozannes, the law firm representing the States, are today due to inform States Members and the media of the scheme, which has been drawn up after more than two years of negotiations with lawyers representing the victims.

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