Tag #Compensation

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Forced Sterilizations of Romani Women in Slovakia

In the 1990s, hundreds of Romani women in Slovakia were forcibly sterilized, often without their knowledge or consent, leading to ongoing legal battles for compensation.

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Gender Equality
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German Catholic Dioceses Pay Millions in Recognition of Sexual Abuse

Following decades of concealed sexual abuse within the German Catholic Church, three dioceses—Mainz, Limburg, and Fulda—have disbursed millions of euros in "recognition of suffering," with Mainz paying approximately €2.8 million, Limburg €2.5 million, and Fulda €619,000, alongside additional therapy...

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UK Tribunal Rules Calling Boss "Dickhead" Not Grounds for Dismissal

A UK employment tribunal ruled that an office manager's outburst calling her bosses "dickheads" during a heated meeting did not justify summary dismissal, awarding her nearly £30,000 in compensation.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Denmark Apologizes for Forced Sterilizations in Greenland

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen issued a formal apology for the forced sterilization of approximately 4,500 Greenlandic women between 1960 and 1992, a practice performed without their consent or knowledge.

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Gender Equality
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Woman Denied Compensation After Onboard Assault Due to Plane's Foreign Registration

A British woman was sexually assaulted on a Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Gatwick; her attacker was jailed, but she was denied compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme (CICS) due to the plane's foreign registration, highlighting a legal gap.

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Gender Equality
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UK Government Faces Backlash Over Inheritance Tax on Scandal Compensation

The UK government faces criticism for a flaw in its compensation schemes for victims of the infected blood and Post Office Horizon scandals, whereby inheritance tax liabilities may force families of deceased victims to return significant portions of compensation, totaling over £13.6 billion.

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German Catholic Dioceses Pay Millions in Sexual Abuse Recognition Payments

In response to sexual abuse cases, the Catholic dioceses of Mainz, Limburg, and Fulda in Germany have disbursed millions of euros in recognition payments to victims, alongside covering therapy costs, though the process has faced criticism for its handling of a recent exhibition.

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No Poverty
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Netherlands appoints Q fever ambassador after treatment failures

Following critical reports on Q fever treatment, the Netherlands appointed Cathalijne Dortmans as an ambassador for sufferers, aiming to address systemic failures in recognizing and compensating victims of the 2007-2011 epidemic that affected 50,000-100,000 people.

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Volkswagen Ordered to Pay $26 Million for Modern Slavery in Brazil

A Brazilian labor court ordered Volkswagen to pay R$165 million (about €26 million) for collective moral damages due to slavery-like conditions on a company-owned farm from 1974-1986, where at least 15 people suffered inhumane treatment.

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Britain to Pay Millions in Wildfire Lawsuit Settlement, Sparking Controversy in Kenya

Britain will pay £2.9 million to Kenyans following a court ruling that ended the U.K.'s immunity from Kenyan civil suits for a 2021 wildfire caused by British soldiers, which killed one person, caused extensive damage to over 12,000 acres, and injured many more, but the payout is significantly less ...

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Good Health and Well-being
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UK Woman Denied Compensation After In-Flight Assault Due to Plane's Registration

A British woman was sexually assaulted on a Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Gatwick; her attacker was jailed, but she was denied compensation because the plane wasn't UK-registered, prompting calls for legal reform.

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Gender Equality
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Nine-Week Delay in ISA Transfer Costs Customer £1,500

A customer's £15,000 ISA transfer from Halifax to Fidelity was delayed for nine weeks due to a lost cheque, resulting in £1,500 in lost investment returns and significant customer distress. Halifax ultimately compensated the customer.

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