Harrods Redress Scheme

It is estimated that Mohamed Fayed during his time as Chairman of Harrods raped and sexually assaulted hundreds of young woman, young woman who believed they had been given a prestigious job at the world famous department store only to find themselves at the hands of a predator.  It is only since his death that woman feel safer to speak out about the horrific abuse they suffered whilst employed at Harrods.

The Harrods Redress Scheme, which has now been opened a month, opening on 31st March 2025 and expected to close on 31st March 2026.  Whilst the scheme cannot undo the horrors the survivors have suffered, it goes some way in Harrods acknowledging the toxic working environment Mohamed Fayed created and offers survivors some financial support and recognition of what they went through.

So what is a redress scheme

A Redress schemes provide an alternative to the Civil Court procedure and are often simpler and less traumatic than giving oral evidence at a trial.   The purpose of a redress schemes for survivors of abuse are to acknowledge and provide recognition of the abuse which has been suffered, in this case by Mohamed Fayed during his time as Chairman of Harrods. 

A scheme’s remedies usually include one or more of the following; compensation, an apology, counselling and support.  Each scheme is different, but the aim of the schemes are to meet the needs of the survivor in a timely manner. 

What is Harrods Redress Scheme

 All eligible applicants will be offered a meeting with a senior Harrod’s representative to receive an apology in person or by video as well as an individual written apology. 

Applicants can also apply for compensation and there are two separate pathways you can chose to take, medically examined or non medically examined. 

• Medically examined pathway  is intended for applicants who have suffered psychiatric injury as a result of the abuse.   They can claim damages up to £200,000 and up to £25,000 for aggravated damages.
• Non Medical examined pathway is intended for applicants who have not suffered a psychiatric injury or who do not wish to be examined or provide their medical records.   They can claim up to £110,000 for general damages, up to £25,000 for aggravated damages.
• Applicants can also apply for Work Impact payments up to £110,000, where applicants can show a loss of earnings as a result of an unjustified termination of their employment.
• Applicants who were made to undergo unnecessary and intrusive medical examinations can also claim up to £10,000 which will be in addition to another other losses suffered.

Jordans Solicitors have a specialist Abuse team who can help you make a claim under this scheme. Contact us on 08009555094 or 03303001103 or request a call back here.