Lunchtime Lecture: Handling Abuse Cases

Overview:

The lecture will cover the following points -

• Why we are seeing so many more child sexual abuse (CSA) claims

• The changing CSA social and cultural landscape

• Managing and resolving CSA claims in the shadow of the new claims culture and the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA).

• Reputational management

• Key legal developments explained: limitation and vicarious liability

• Where next for CSA revelations

• Where next for claims resolutions – the IICSA and Redress.

• An opportunity for questions and discussion.

Speaker Biography:

Michael specialises in the defence of high profile sexual/physical abuse and bullying claims, including group litigation and is one of BLM’s lead abuse partners, speaking at internal and external events as well as contributing to publications and radio broadcasts commenting on abuse and IICSA issues. He is nominated by several religious organisations, local authorities, school, youth and charity organisations and their insurers to deal with their most sensitive claims.

Michael is currently involved in a number of group litigation abuse claims acting on behalf of schools and religious organisations as well as representing core participants and interested parties to the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IISCA).

Time: 12.30pm Buffet lunch; 1pm Lecture; 2pm Finish

Access is available through Pub du Vin entrance in Edmund St for people with mobility needs.

Lectures are provided free of charge to CII/PFS members. A £15.00 charge is made for non-members attending the lecture payable at the time of booking (Please note: If payment is not made at the time of booking online, kindly advise in the special requirements box your method of payment, e.g. cheque to follow in post).

Proof of membership is required; kindly ensure you bring along your CII/PFS PIN for registration.

If this event becomes fully booked, please email birminghaminstitute@cii.co.uk to be added to our reserves list.