Madden & Finucane Solicitors represent victims of abuse before the Historical Institutional Abuse Redress Board which was established on 31st March 2020. The Redress Board is responsible for receiving and processing applications for compensation from those who experienced abuse in residential institutions in Northern Ireland between 1922 and 1995. Our client, who suffered one of the most severe cases, obtained the maximum award available of £80,000.
Claire Loughran of Madden & Finucane said:
“This compensation is an acknowledgment of the abuse suffered by our client while in a State Institution and the impact that this abuse has had on their life since.
“The Panel noted this is one of the most severe cases which it has come across in relation to impact.
“This is the second compensation award being granted by the Board for our clients this week, with another client being awarded £35,000 in compensation.”
The Historical Institutional Abuse Redress Board have advised that they will no longer receive applications for compensation from 2nd April 2025. If you or a loved one has been impacted by historical institutional abuse, please contact our office on 028 9023 8007 for a free initial consultation.
We would also like to remind clients of support services available:
- WAVE Trauma Centre (tel: 028 8225 2522)
- Advice NI (tel: 028 9064 5919 and ask for the HIA Adviser – 9AM to 5PM, Mon to Fri)
- Lifeline (tel: 0808 808 8000 – 24 hours a day, seven days a week)
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