Switalskis has made five new appointments to its nationally recognised abuse compensation team, including the appointment of a new director to lead its London-based team.

Abuse solicitor, David Greenwood, has spoken to the media today, providing insight into a major announcement from the Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs.

On Thursday 11th June 2026, Bawan Hawre was found guilty of child sexual exploitation offences following a four-week trial at Sheffield Crown Court. The second defendant, Sharam Muhamadi, was also found guilty of multiple modern slavery offences.

Child sexual exploitation survivor Fiona Goddard has spoken publicly about the distress of learning that some of the men convicted of abusing her could be eligible for early release from prison.

Discover how changes to limitation law could transform child abuse claims, and the key role David Greenwood played in securing reform for survivors.

England has seen its first conviction under the newly introduced Section 4B of the Public Order Act 1986, marking a significant step forward in tackling sex‑based harassment on public transport.

A newly published independent report led by Great Yarmouth MP Rupert Lowe has brought renewed attention to the UK’s handling of group-based child sexual exploitation, raising serious concerns about historic institutional failings.

The Crime and Policing Act 2026 removes the three-year time limit for child sexual abuse civil claims in England and Wales. Our specialist solicitors explain what the reforms mean for survivors and how they may now be able to pursue justice through the civil courts.