Eastwood Park – Less Than Six Months Left to Claim for Compensation
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Eastwood Park Detention Centre Compensation Scheme
Eastwood Park Detention Centre
Compensation Scheme - Ends December 2025
Here at Jordans Solicitors, we campaigned for many years for a settlement scheme for former detainees of Eastwood Park Detention Centre for boys.
Our vast experience in this area, together with representing over 100 former detainees, gave us the knowledge and understanding of the impact of what took place at Eastwood Park between 1964 and 1995.
We consulted with the Ministry of Justice over a number of years, which led to the launch of the settlement scheme in January 2025 - being one of only two firms of solicitors nationwide in the consultation.
The Eastwood Park Detention Centre Compensation Scheme was launched in January 2025 and will run for 12 months until the 14th January 2026. The last date for clients to instruct us is 19th December 2025.
The scheme will pay compensation to former detainees who were physically abused /assaulted whilst at Eastwood Park.
Compensation Scheme
- Detainees that suffered physical abuse or assault may claim compensation ranging between £3,000 and £9,500 , depending on the circumstances of your claim.
- You will receive 100% of your compensation and will not have to pay any legal fees.
- You will not have to go to court.
Why choose Jordans Solicitors?
Abuse claims are a specialist area of law and here at Jordans we have a dedicated team of abuse Solicitors who are experts in this area. In particular, we have extensive experience of acting for survivors who have suffered abuse whilst detained in detention centres.
As well as campaigning for the Eastwood Park Compensation Scheme, we were also instrumental in the implementation of the Medomsley Detention Centre Settlement Scheme.
National Representation
We have represented and successfully claimed compensation for 100’s of clients nationally through similar redress schemes for individuals that experienced abuse whilst at detention centres. To date, we have claimed compensation for over 200 clients as part of the Eastwood Park scheme.
Contact Us
We would urge anyone who was detained at Eastwood Park and suffered abuse to contact us for confidential help and advice by 19th December 2025.
We understand how difficult it can be for you to talk about the abuse you suffered. That’s why our specially trained abuse solicitors are here to support you both emotionally and legally.
With our extensive experience in handling abuse cases, you can be sure that your claim will be handled with the utmost levels of professionalism, sensitivity and understanding.
Our Abuse Compensation Team can be contacted by calling 0800 9555 094 or 0330 300 1103 or request a call back here:
Jordans Solicitors have represented hundreds of former detainees of Eastwood Park
The Claims Process
The categories of compensation are:
- Category 1: The Claimant was detained at Eastwood Park for 3 months or less and alleges abuse by a former staff member :- £3000
- Category 2: The Claimant was detained at Eastwood Park for more than 3 months and alleges abuse by a former staff member :- £4,000
- Category 3: The Claimant was detained at Eastwood Park, alleges abuse by a former staff member and has provided medical evidence to show that they sustained lasting physical or psychological injury as a direct result of their treatment at Eastwood Park: £7500 to £9500
The Ministry of Justice have also confirmed that they will consider allegations of sexual abuse under the scheme, as well as claims pursued through civil litigation.
The Ministry of Justice have established a dedicated team to deal with these claims quickly.
Claimants will receive 100% of their award and will not have to pay any legal costs for the work undertaken on their behalf.
Get In Touch
For more information on abuse compensation claims and redress schemes, see here. Call us on 033 0300 1103 or request a call back from our team here:
Contact UsHistory of Eastwood Park Detention Centre
HMP Eastwood Park was a junior Detention Centre for boys aged between 14 and 17 from the 1960's until it closed in 1993. The Detention Centre was run by the Home Office, now the Ministry of Justice. There have been numerous allegations of physical, verbal and sexual abuse at this detention centre.
Previous Cases
A former Prison Officer; Patrick Devaney, of County Down in Northern Ireland has been found guilty of misconduct in a public office. The Court heard evidence from 22 former detainees of the abuse they suffered at the hands of Devaney who was based in the detention centre's gym. Devaney was found guilty of repeatedly assaulting boys aged between 14 to 17 years old in his care where he worked from 1970 until 1983. More about this case can be found here: Former Eastwood Park Detention Centre prison guard Patrick Devaney sentenced to 3.5 years custodial sentence.
Jane Matthews
Sincere thanks to you and everyone involved in my case. I am truly thankful for all the work that you have done to make this as painless as possible for me. Again, I have no words that can describe how much relief that this is over and I can put it behind me. You have done so much for all the boys of Eastwood Park Detention Centre, and our thanks in believing in us and getting the justice we have finally seen done.
George Agar
I would like to sincerely thank you for your help and support throughout the Eastwood Park claim process. You have been there for me every step of the way, and I truly can't thank you enough. From our very first conversation regarding the compensation claim, you have been consistently helpful and professional. It is a pity that more law firms don't follow your example.
Jane Matthews
I would like to say thank you so much to Jane Matthews and whoever else has done the work for me to receive the £5000 and for the future apology from the ministry of justice. I really appreciate the help, thank you
Chris Thomson
Grateful thanks to all the team at Jordans, and especially Chris Thomson for the extremely efficient way my claim was handled. Chris was professional, polite and kept me up to date at all times. Bringing a successful result to my claim. Many thanks, keep up the good work.
George Agar
Very professional service, excellent communication, 5 star ratings every time.
Jane Matthews
Very good solicitor dealt with a very sensitive case for me I found them caring and there to listen and give sound advice and got a fair result. Would highly recommend.
Chris Thomson
Chris Thomson dealt with my claim quickly and professionally. Highly recommended.
George Agar
Absolutely first class service received from George Agar and Jordons, dealt with my claim easy and swiftly, I'm well pleased with the outcome, and the compensation payment, many thanks.
Jane Matthews
I would like to thank you for your hard work and support during this difficult time you have been outstanding.
George Agar
Very helpful and polite
Jane Matthews
I can’t express enough how amazing you and your team have been in resolving my claim. The outcome was more than I could have hoped for. Finally it will give me closure.
George Agar
Very understanding and helpful. They stated my case very well from beginning to end, and got me as much compensation as they could, I'm very grateful. Thank you.
Jane Matthews
Jane always kept me up to date on the progress of my claim from start to finish.
George Agar
Very happy with the way I have been helped and advised by George Agar and would definitely recommend them in future to friends and family.
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