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24 February 2015

Victims of abuse are 'unfairly' represented

Child abuse victims have been unfairly denied legal representation at a major inquiry into alleged historical offences at care homes, the High Court has heard.  A judge was also told they should be provided with a team of barristers and solicitors to ensure equality with those accused of inflicting sexual and physical assaults.
Judicial review proceedings have been brought by a woman who claims she was abused by a "high-profile public figure".

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/victims-of-abuse-are-unfairly-represented-30848726.html