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been here before Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-58802313 Victims of historical abuse at Celtic Boys Club are planning to launch a "class action" against Celtic in one of the first cases of its kind in Scotland. The US-style legal action could see the club face a multi-million pound damages claim. About 25 people are involved in the bid for compensation. Celtic said it was "continuing to deal with these sensitive matters" in conjunction with its advisers. The club has always maintained it was separate from the Boys Club, which no longer exists. A number of individuals have already been charged and sentenced for historical abuse at the Boys Club. 'Sincere sympathy' This latest action aims to prove Celtic Football Club was responsible for the actions of those within the Boys Club. A spokesman for the club said: "The club again expresses its sincere sympathy, regret and sorrow to those affected and reiterates that it will stand by its responsibilities, respecting the due process of the law." Group proceedings were only brought in to Scots law last year. They allow groups of two or more people with the same, or similar, claims to raise a single action in the Court of Session. In a public notice, Thompsons Solicitors, who are acting for the victims, has appealed for others who have not previously made a claim to come forward. The law firm said the proceedings related to claims for compensation on behalf of those abused while playing football for Celtic Boys Club. Partner Patrick McGuire said: "As things stand, the group action will be taken forward on behalf of more than 20 claimants. Today, we began the process of raising that group action and what the court rules require is that we first serve a public notice to say that court proceedings will be commenced. "Having spoken to our clients, it's perfectly clear there are more survivors out there." Mr McGuire said all those involved in the group action had "suffered the worst abuse at the hands of paedophiles operating at the heart of Celtic Boys Club". He added: "They have continued to suffer throughout their whole lives because of the abuse they've suffered and enough is enough. It's time that Celtic faced up to their responsibilities and pay each and every one of them the financial justice, the compensation to which they are entitled." In 2019, Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell hit back at "misconceptions" the club had been "doing nothing" following the abuse scandal at the Boys Club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Interesting. Typically I think these settle out of court. Which wouldn't look great for Celtic but would mean they would avoid any responsibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted October 5, 2021 Author Share Posted October 5, 2021 2 hours ago, hughesie27 said: Interesting. Typically I think these settle out of court. Which wouldn't look great for Celtic but would mean they would avoid any responsibility. I'm not so sure this will happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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