Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation and Liability for Housing Standards) Bill Next Mini guide to keeping yourself healthy on holiday Next Back to Blog Contact Us Medomsley Detention Centre was open from the 1960s until 1988 and was used to detain young men who had committed relatively minor offences. The centre implemented, “a short, sharp, shock” regime to deter young people from committing further crimes. However, we have heard first hand that the abuse inflicted by officers was a form of torture and inmates have been left with permanent physical and psychological injuries. In 2013, Durham Police and the CPS secured charges against 7 officers with ‘Operation Seabrook’. This investigation comprised of over 1,400 ex-detainees alleging that they were abused at the centre. The abuse allegations include incidents of both physical and sexual assaults allegedly committed by a large number of officers. In March 2019, 5 ex-officers were convicted of inflicting grievous bodily harm, wounding and misconduct in public office and are due for sentencing. Naughtons Solicitors have represented a number of clients seeking compensation against the Ministry of Justice for physical and sexual abuse at Medomsley. If you have suffered abuse at Medomsley then our experienced Solicitors will be able to talk with you in confidence about how we may be able to help. Contact us on 0191 5006050. Feel Free To Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp More From The Blog Thomas Cook: Employees guide to redundancy September 23, 2019 At 02:00 this morning, Thomas Cook, a 178-year-old airline and holiday company, closed its doors and ceased trading. After a Read More » The benefits of using an expert solicitor May 29, 2019 The legal world isn’t particularly well known for being easy to access. Whether you’re looking to enter the property market Read More » PPE and your employer’s responsibility April 22, 2020 The COVID-19 global pandemic is unchartered territory for all of us. Most of the nation is staying safe and working Read More »
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