This article explains why a survivor should not be concerned that they are “too late” to present a legal claim for the abuse that happened to them as a child. It sets out the affect of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 on bringing a childhood sexual abuse claim and advises a survivor on what they should expect when initially speaking to a Solicitor and the considerations of bringing a non- recent claim.

This article provides information on the rights and options for a survivor of abuse in care, explaining the different care settings and how a claim can be made against the organisation responsible for the actions of a perpetrator with reference to recent case law.