Scouts paid out thousands and thousands to abuse victims in UK over final decade – report
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ore than £6 million has reportedly been paid out within the final 10 years to individuals who had been abused within the Scouts.
The BBC’s File on 4 programme contacted 13 regulation companies, who’re part of the Association of Child Abuse Lawyers, and acquired information from eight.
According to the information, there have been 166 instances settled during the last decade, with round 50 unsuccessful claims and a few nonetheless ongoing.
The legal professionals mentioned extra feminine survivors are actually coming ahead, with 96% of the claims referring to offences that occurred earlier than 2013.
The Scout Association advised the BBC they’re deeply sorry to anybody who suffered abuse.
When requested by the broadcaster in the event that they knew the quantity that has been paid out, the Scout Association mentioned they weren’t capable of get a definitive quantity however agreed it will be across the £6 million mark.
In a press release, the Scout Association advised the BBC: “Any form of abuse is abhorrent.
“In the UK almost half a million young people enjoy Scouts every week and nothing is more important than their safety.
“We have robust safeguarding policies, training and procedures in place. These are now reviewed every other year by the NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children).”
According to the Scout Association, there are greater than 400,000 youngsters and 100,000 grownup volunteers who participate in Scout tasks each week within the UK.