Tilly Bailey & Irvine are the largest Solicitors in the Tees Valley and have secured compensation for a number of former inmates that were sexually, physically and mentally abused whilst detained in Medomsley Detention Centre between 1960’s and 1980’s and Kirklevington Detention Centre between the 1970's and 1990's.
We have managed to settle a number of cases for former inmates that were subjected to sexual abuse. We hope that we can make some progress with the physical cases once the criminal proceedings are concluded.
We are currently acting for a number of former inmates that were detained in Medomsley Detention Centre and Kirklevington Detention Centre that were subjected to physical and sexual abuse from prison officers.
One of the former inmates was subjected to sexual abuse on a daily basis and this continued even after he was released from the centre. We recovered £27,000 by way of compensation, a sum that will hopefully make a difference to his life.
Call: 01429 225200Allegations began to surface from former inmates who were subjected to sexual, physical and mental abuse from prisons officers whilst they were detained in Medomsley. More than 1,500 former inmates have now contacted Durham Police, who are dealing with the investigation named ‘Operation Seabrook’.
Seven former prison officers appeared at Teesside Crown Court on 16th January 2018 and have been charged with the offence of misconduct in a public office, some have also been charged with physical and sexual offences. The defendants have now been formally identified as Christopher Onslow, John McGee, Brian Johnson Greenwell, Neil Sowerby, David McClure, Alan Bramley and Kevin Blakely.
Kirklevington Detention Centre was for young offenders aged between 14 to 17 years old. Similar to Medomsley Detention Centre, allegations arose from former inmates about the physical and sexual abuse they were subjected to in their short periods of detention from the prison officers.
Cleveland Police are investigating allegations from the 1970’s up to the 1990’s under ‘Operation Magnolia’.
The force said Operation Magnolia has now heard from over 400 former inmates and we understand that a case file has been sent to the Crown Prosecution Service for consideration.
Anyone who believes they are a victim and has not already contacted the police should contact Cleveland Police by telephoning 101.
If you are successful in your claim, you will be awarded damages for your pain, suffering and loss of amenity which will be assessed and based upon the medical evidence that is obtained in your case. You can also claim special damages and these are based upon your out of pocket expenses.
You may also be able to claim compensation under The Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme and we will guide you through the application process.
Call: 01429 225200
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