Lunchtime CPD - Safeguarding & Disease Claims

Safeguarding - Past and Future

• Non-recent allegations of sexual abuse - how to respond to disclosure of abuse, criminal investigations, civil claims, apologies, relevant insurance cover, media liaison, reputation

• Current safeguarding expectations and insurance

• Future challenges‎ including social media, redress and inquiries

Paula Jefferson, Partner, Berrymans Lace Mawer LLP

Experience in advising customers facing increasing numbers of issues and claims as a result of non-recent sexual abuse allegations.

Represents faith organisations including the Church of England, Baptist and Methodist churches.

Handles a multitude of highly sensitive cases for insurers, the MOD, independent schools, public bodies and charities.

Experience of dealing with international injury claims (including examples linked to the Mumbai terrorist attack), and assisting customers facing claims in the UK in connection with sexual abuse occurring in overseas jurisdictions.

Advised on a variety of claims for stress, bullying and harassment at work made by high achieving professionals in the legal, management, accounting and financial sectors.

Significant reported cases

· C v D (2006)

· Pike & Doyle v Indian Hotels Co Ltd (2013)

· McDade v Critchlow & Others (2014)

· Jimmy Savile Compensation Schem

Learning Objectives.

At the end of the presentation attendees will have:

Greater awareness of how important safeguarding is and how to ask pertinent questions;

Broad understanding of legal issues in claims;

Guidance on assisting clients when faced with safeguarding challenges

To secure your place and free lunch, please contact Robin Giles, robin.giles.cii@googlemail.com, by Friday 3rd March

If you have any special requirements e.g. regarding diet, access, hearing etc., please let us know when booking your place.

A certificate of attendance is available, if requested at the time of booking. These will be mailed to participants after the event.

Please ensure your email address is kept up to date with the CII website and that you allow the CII to contact you.

CPD Lunchtime Events - Diary Dates

2017

13th September Best Western

11th October Best Western

8th November Best Western

13th December Best Western

2018

10th January Best Western

14th February Best Western

14th March Best Western

18th April AGM Best Western