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The Independent
12 hours ago
- The Independent
‘More than 100 survivors' of alleged abuse by Al Fayed enter redress scheme
More than 100 survivors of alleged sexual abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed have entered Harrods' redress scheme, the department store said as it also confirmed applicants had started receiving compensation. The scheme, developed with law firm MPL Legal and funded by Harrods, opened for applications at the end of March and will remain live until March 31 next year. In a three-month update, the store announced that survivors who were employed by Mr Al Fayed's private airline company Fayair (Jersey) Co. Limited, and claim to have suffered abuse before May 7 2010, can now also apply to the scheme. 'Since the redress scheme's inception, more than 100 survivors have entered the process, with many having had eligibility confirmed,' Harrods said. 'Compensation awards and interim payments began being issued to eligible survivors at the end of April. 'Survivors are making use of both the non-medical and medical pathways.' The store also stressed that the scheme did not require survivors to undergo medical assessment. 'There have been misleading reports that the scheme requires survivors to be assessed by a medical expert,' it said in its FAQs. 'Harrods would like to reassure survivors that this is not the case. Since its launch, the scheme has provided eligible applicants with a choice to proceed with either a non-medical pathway or medical pathway.' Harrods 'apologises unreservedly' for the sexual abuse people suffered and 'wants everyone who is eligible to receive this compensation', according to documents on the scheme's website. Those eligible can apply for a number of types of compensation: – General damages of up to £200,000– Work impact payment of up to £150,000– Aggravated damages of up to £25,000– Wrongful testing fixed payment(s) of up to £10,000– Treatment costs All eligible applicants are offered a meeting with a senior Harrods' representative, to receive an apology in person or by video, as well as an individual written apology. The scheme only requires 'documentary evidence', meaning applicants are not asked to give oral evidence about their claims. If a person makes a successful application and accepts an offer, it is treated as 'full and final settlement', meaning they waive their right to pursue action for damages. It was reported earlier this month that the Metropolitan Police had apologised to alleged victims of Mr Al Fayed for the distress they had suffered in a letter leaked to the BBC. The Met is reviewing a total of 21 allegations that were made before Mr Al Fayed died in 2023, and had referred two of these to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) in November. More than 100 alleged victims have contacted police to say they were sexually abused by the tycoon, the youngest of whom is thought to have been 13 at the time.
The Guardian
12 hours ago
- The Guardian
More than 100 survivors of alleged sexual abuse enter Harrods' scheme for compensation
More than 100 survivors of alleged sexual abuse by the former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed have entered the company's compensation scheme, the luxury department store has confirmed. The retailer set up the scheme after dozens of women came forward with allegations of abuse by the late entrepreneur going back as far as 1977 after the broadcast last year of the BBC documentary Al Fayed: Predator at Harrods. On Tuesday, Harrods confirmed applicants to a compensation scheme set up in March had started receiving compensation. Those eligible can apply for a number of types of redress including general damages of up to £200,000 and a work impact payment of up to £150,000 as well as payments for 'wrongful testing' and treatment costs. All eligible applicants are offered a meeting with a senior Harrods' representative to receive an apology in person or by video, as well as an individual written apology. The scheme, developed with law firm MPL Legal and funded by Harrods, will remain live until 31 March next year. The company has stressed that the scheme does not require survivors to undergo medical assessment and claims can be based on 'documentary evidence' without alleged victims having to speak in person about their experiences. In a three-month update, the store announced that survivors who were employed by Fayed's private airline company Fayair (Jersey) Co Ltd and claim to have suffered abuse before 7 May 2010 – when Al Fayed sold the business – can now also apply to the scheme. 'Since the redress scheme's inception, more than 100 survivors have entered the process, with many having had eligibility confirmed,' Harrods said. 'Compensation awards and interim payments began being issued to eligible survivors at the end of April. Survivors are making use of both the non-medical and medical pathways.' The Metropolitan police said last year that 111 women had made allegations against Fayed, the youngest of whom is thought to have been 13 at the time. The force has apologised to alleged victims of Fayed for the distress they had suffered. Complaints against the Met over its handling of allegations will be investigated by the force itself under the direction of the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). The Met is also reviewing 21 allegations that were made before Fayed died in 2023, and referred two of these to the IOPC in November. In documents on the scheme's website, Harrods 'apologises unreservedly' for the sexual abuse people suffered and 'wants everyone who is eligible to receive this compensation'. If a person makes a successful application and accepts an offer, it is treated as 'full and final settlement', meaning they waive their right to pursue action for damages. Information and support for anyone affected by rape or sexual abuse issues is available from the following organisations. In the UK, Rape Crisis offers support on 0808 500 2222 in England and Wales, 0808 801 0302 in Scotland, or 0800 0246 991 in Northern Ireland. In the US, Rainn offers support on 800-656-4673. In Australia, support is available at 1800Respect (1800 737 732). Other international helplines can be found at
Daily Record
13 hours ago
- Daily Record
Over 100 victims of Mohamed Al Fayed abuse claim compensation
The Harrods scheme started issuing compensation in April and it will remain open to applications until March next year. More than 100 survivors of alleged sexual abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed have entered Harrods' redress scheme, the department store said as it also confirmed applicants had started receiving compensation. The scheme, developed with law firm MPL Legal and funded by Harrods, opened for applications at the end of March and will remain live until March 31 next year. In a three-month update, the store announced that survivors who were employed by Mr Al Fayed's private airline company Fayair (Jersey) Co. Limited, and claim to have suffered abuse before May 7, 2010, can now also apply to the scheme. "Since the redress scheme's inception, more than 100 survivors have entered the process, with many having had eligibility confirmed," Harrods said. "Compensation awards and interim payments began being issued to eligible survivors at the end of April. "Survivors are making use of both the non-medical and medical pathways." The store also stressed that the scheme did not require survivors to undergo medical assessment. "There have been misleading reports that the scheme requires survivors to be assessed by a medical expert," it said in its FAQs. "Harrods would like to reassure survivors that this is not the case. Since its launch, the scheme has provided eligible applicants with a choice to proceed with either a non-medical pathway or medical pathway." Harrods "apologises unreservedly" for the sexual abuse people suffered and "wants everyone who is eligible to receive this compensation", according to documents on the scheme's website. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Those eligible can apply for a number of types of compensation: - General damages of up to £200,000 - Work impact payment of up to £150,000 - Aggravated damages of up to £25,000 - Wrongful testing fixed payment(s) of up to £10,000 - Treatment costs All eligible applicants are offered a meeting with a senior Harrods' representative, to receive an apology in person or by video, as well as an individual written apology. The scheme only requires "documentary evidence", meaning applicants are not asked to give oral evidence about their claims. If a person makes a successful application and accepts an offer, it is treated as "full and final settlement", meaning they waive their right to pursue action for damages. It was reported earlier this month that the Metropolitan Police had apologised to alleged victims of Mr Al Fayed for the distress they had suffered in a letter leaked to the BBC. The Met is reviewing a total of 21 allegations that were made before Mr Al Fayed died in 2023, and had referred two of these to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) in November. More than 100 alleged victims have contacted police to say they were sexually abused by the tycoon, the youngest of whom is thought to have been 13 at the time.
