More than 100 survivors of alleged sexual abuse enter Harrods’ scheme for compensation

Payments for general damages and ‘wrongful testing’ offered by company formerly owned by Mohamed Al FayedMore 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.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 ibiblio.org/rcip/internl.html Continue reading...

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