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Councils face child sex abuse compensation claims

Two local authorities are facing a string of compensation claims following the exposure of historical sexual abuse linked to staff at council-run care homes.

Two local authorities are facing a string of compensation claims following the exposure of historical sexual abuse linked to staff at council-run care homes.

Surrey CC and Richmond upon Thames RLBC could both be required to make settlements to former care home residents allegedly abused during their childhood.

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