David McClenaghan, head of abuse at Bolt Burdon Kemp, says many defendant institutions accused of child abuse routinely deny liability in the first instance, even when the evidence is irrefutable. This means the survivors are unable to access mental health treatment and support during their case—a particularly traumatic time for them as they relive the trauma.
In response, Bolt Burdon Kemp has launched a care fund that will give survivors up to £2,500 to cover interim support and therapy.
McClenaghan said: ‘Time and time again I bring claims against these large institutions which deny liability and this means access to interim treatment and support, which is granted in other injury cases, is unavailable.
‘I am calling on institutions accused of child abuse to do the right thing and change their default position of denying liability and help change this broken system.’
