Abbie Hickson

Solicitor at Bolt Burdon Kemp representing survivors of childhood abuse

[Abbie Hickson @AbbieHickson]

Witness appeal – Information relating to former Scout Leader Jeffrey “Geoff” Howard Tonge | Our Insights https://t.co/9kkf6c4BGe

[Martyna Lewczuk @LewczukMarty]

East Sussex teacher banned indefinitely after inappropriate relationship with pupil
https://t.co/Sg1KudXn15

[Sophie Mash @bbk_sophie]

My colleague, @AbbieHickson, has recently blogged about the convicted London nursery worker who faces more child abuse charges - read more below.

[Jessica Standley @Jess_Standley]

A massage therapist has been convicted of sexual assaults that took place at Sopwell House Hotel - please read my blog to find out what further legal action the survivors of the abuse could take.

https://t.co/nbHQqz8aJk

@BoltBurdonKemp

[Abbie Hickson @AbbieHickson]

Convicted London nursery worker faces more child abuse charges ⬇️ https://t.co/cBKvm4i7Rm

[Bullying and Harassment - BBK @BandHclaims_BBK]

“This is not simply about having policies in place, but about creating a culture where complaints are taken seriously, investigated properly and acted upon”.

Read more from @thomasbealebbk on steps employers can take to mitigate risks in @personneltoday

https://t.co/SOsYcRd3X3

[Bullying and Harassment - BBK @BandHclaims_BBK]

Where #allegations arise repeatedly over time, this can point to systemic cultural failings rather than isolated incidents.

Writing for @IEL_reports, @thomasbealebbk discusses the #risks for employers who allow inappropriate conduct to remain unchecked.

https://t.co/iN94TeQex4

[Emma Barrow @emma__abuselaw]

I spoke to Glamour Magazine over the weekend about image-based abuse and the changes that need to be implemented for more effective protection in the world of AI:

https://t.co/NPWEj3cP2X

[Abbie Hickson @AbbieHickson]

Please listen to this week’s BBK Free Speech Podcast where I interview my former client Lucy who suffered abuse in the scouts and is now an incredible advocate for survivors ⬇️ https://t.co/jleUpj4WbW

[Emma Barrow @emma__abuselaw]

Another survivor of sexual abuse has come forwards regarding ex-priest David Tudor and their complaint has been upheld by a Church Tribunal. A fresh police investigation is ongoing and there will be a safeguarding review next year. Read more:

https://t.co/5YHiMgxf4K

[Martyna Lewczuk @LewczukMarty]

Paedophile jailed, aged 70, for historic abuse against young girls
https://t.co/5ozZtVeCns

[Elise Carnot (she/her) @carnot_e]

A former headteacher, Matthew Bennett, from Clifton High School in Bristol has been placed on the Sex Offenders Register after admitting attempted sexual communication with a child. I’ve written a blog post about this. Please read and share.
https://t.co/C1fPNZMM23

[Emma Barrow @emma__abuselaw]

I am appealing for witnesses in a case involving Scout Master Alan Fitzpatrick, a convicted paedophile with multiple victims. He was based in Coulsdon, London in the early 90s. Please share and get in touch if you have any information that could assist.
https://t.co/NJj7TvUMiT

[Hayley Chapman-Todd @HayleyChapman5]

I wrote an article for @InsiderSportHQ about the NSPCC-led review into Swim England's historic safeguarding cases, and what it means for survivors. Thanks to Insider Sport for shedding light on this issue.
@BoltBurdonKemp

https://t.co/1E9HzmmodP

[Hayley Chapman-Todd @HayleyChapman5]

I am appealing for witnesses who were residents at the Manor House Children's Home in Frenchay, Bristol in or around the 1970s. If you or anyone you know has relevant information, please do get in touch.

https://t.co/CUvAl5YuXW

[Abbie Hickson @AbbieHickson]

Former Eton College teacher guilty of sexually abusing pupil - legal help is available at Bolt Burdon Kemp for all survivors of sexual abuse ⬇️ https://t.co/3cLNCOb98l

[Hayley Chapman-Todd @HayleyChapman5]

I welcome the appointment of the @NSPCC to conduct an independent review of @Swim_England historical safeguarding cases from 2003 to 2022 - it's important that survivors are listened to and any further investigation needs identified https://t.co/gjkW06he3j

[Abbie Hickson @AbbieHickson]

DJ Tim Westwood charged with four counts of rape https://t.co/zALRIMH6ji

[Elise Carnot (she/her) @carnot_e]

I am appealing for witnesses in relation to my client's claims involving abuse by convicted teacher Anthony Shenton at Langleybury School between 1960s and 1980s. Please share.

https://t.co/GNBMvpNot4

[Elise Carnot (she/her) @carnot_e]

New report exposes continued abuse at Berrow Wood School. Survivors deserve justice and accountability. #childabuse #IICSA #BerrowWood #boldburdonkemp Read more:

https://t.co/bSSlrFb16l