PROCEEDINGS have been launched in the High Court in London against the States of Jersey in relation to compensation claims by 38 victims of alleged abuse at Haut de la Garenne.

The victims are represented by Alan Collins from the law company Verisona Solicitors and Advocates, which is based in Portsmouth.

This morning, Mr Collins said that he had visited the Island many times to work on the case and taken part in a number of meetings to negotiate these claims. ‘No proposals have been forthcoming. The States of Jersey are all talk and no action,’ he said.

However, Health and Social Services issued a statement saying that the issuing of the proceedings was both disappointing and unnecessary as assurances had been given to lawyers that the claims would be dealt with as soon as possible.