Abbie Hickson

East Sussex teacher banned indefinitely after inappropriate relationship with pupil tinyurl.com/ych8ue8n

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

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. tinyurl.com/mbtvypff @BoltBurdonKemp

Convicted London nursery worker faces more child abuse charges ⬇️ boltburdonkemp.co.uk/our-insights/p…

“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 dlvr.it/TQDJRJ

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. tinyurl.com/2uujttee

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: tinyurl.com/4m6c8pnf

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 ⬇️ boltburdonkemp.co.uk/our-insights/p…

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: tinyurl.com/3zy7rtw5

Paedophile jailed, aged 70, for historic abuse against young girls tinyurl.com/2uu8z4cm

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. tinyurl.com/zsmypmz6

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. tinyurl.com/2sdtk7kb

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 insidersport.com/2025/10/27/swi…

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. tinyurl.com/yc6zpbba

Former Eton College teacher guilty of sexually abusing pupil - legal help is available at Bolt Burdon Kemp for all survivors of sexual abuse ⬇️ boltburdonkemp.co.uk/our-insights/p…

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 tinyurl.com/y3mmbrrv

DJ Tim Westwood charged with four counts of rape bbc.com/news/articles/…

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. tinyurl.com/2s48u96t

New report exposes continued abuse at Berrow Wood School. Survivors deserve justice and accountability. #childabuse #IICSA #BerrowWood #boldburdonkemp Read more: tinyurl.com/3tcx4bx7

In a deeply disturbing case of abuse of power, a Met Special Constable has been convicted of multiple offences, including the rape and sexual assault of a child. tinyurl.com/2twh34s8