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Dino Nocivelli
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Lawyer representing child abuse survivors in sports, schools, Scouts, religions, military, local authorities and family.
Email - dnocivelli@leighday.co.uk
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The i Paper reports on experiences of body image issues amongst dancers such as Ellen Elphick.

Ellen's claim against the Royal Ballet School was settled by Leigh Day lawyer @dinonocivelli.bsky.social, who has since called for an inquiry into ballet school abuse.

inews.co.uk/culture/arts...
'A lot of dancers are undernourished': The body image problem haunting ballet
Amid backlash over the Royal Ballet School's plans for bigger ballerinas, dancers and former dancers share their experiences of the brutality of ballet
inews.co.uk
May 21, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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Leigh Day abuse partner @dinonocivelli.bsky.social has been featured as the Law Society Gazette's "Lawyer in the News" following the settlement of a body shaming claim made against The Royal Ballet School on behalf of client Ellen Elphick.

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February 7, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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For survivors of abuse, the legal system can be overwhelming.

Leading abuse lawyer, Dino Nocivelli is supporting Leigh Day's investigation into potential legal action relating to Harrods, Mohamed Al Fayed and his associated companies. #ItsNotOK

More info: www.leighday.co.uk/our-services...
Harrods abuse claim
Legal advice for victims of abuse at Harrods
www.leighday.co.uk
February 6, 2025 at 2:14 PM
This would be an important step to improved prospects of justice for survivors of child sexual abuse, but hopefully it will also cover those who suffer sexual abuse as adults and other forms of abuse

BBC News - Time limit for child sex abuse claims to be removed
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Time limit for child sex abuse claims to be removed
Victims will be able to file claims when they are ready and are likelier to receive an apology, the government says.
www.bbc.com
February 5, 2025 at 5:59 AM
BBC News - Ex-dancer settles with Royal Ballet School over 'body-shaming'. Proud to have represented Ellen in this case and hope this leads to genuine change. More to follow this morning via BBC Radio 4 and other outlets
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Ex-dancer settles with Royal Ballet School over 'body-shaming'
Ellen Elphick said teachers at the school had left her with lifelong psychological damage.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 30, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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Thinking a lot about a story I wrote for the Mirror back in 2013 about one brave woman’s fight to stop the BNP exploiting her daughter’s abuse for votes and political gain.

www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...

As Mark Twain says, history doesn’t repeat itself - but it often rhymes.
January 8, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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The Tories did NOT implement recommendations of the Prof Jay report into child sexual abuse

Whitehall estimated compensation costs at £5-10 billion!

Badenoch was Children's and then Women & Equalities Minister. DIDN'T mention "grooming gangs" in House of Commons once in all her 8 years as an MP!!
January 9, 2025 at 12:46 AM
BBC News - Men on 1970s pro-paedophile list could still work with children today - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Men on 1970s pro-paedophile list could still work with children today
A small number have been identified from a 300-strong group of adults who called for legal sex with children.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 8, 2025 at 6:48 AM
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NEW: Andrew Norfolk broke the grooming gang story, 15 years ago. His exclusive interview on today’s News Agents
is deeply powerful, not least for his anger about those political figures now exploiting it and the victims for their own purposes.

Listen 👇

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The journalist who exposed the grooming scandal breaks his silence
Podcast Episode · The News Agents · 07/01/2025 · 32m
podcasts.apple.com
January 7, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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Jess Phillips has told ITV News that Elon Musk’s comments are “ridiculous” and have turned her world upside down.

She says he knows nothing about child grooming gangs. “I don’t think it’s happening on Mars”.

www.itv.com/watch/news/j...
www.itv.com
January 7, 2025 at 6:34 PM
BBC News - Victims want action, child abuse inquiry chair says
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Victims want action, child abuse inquiry chair Alexis Jay says
Professor Alexis Jay responds to calls for a new national inquiry into grooming gangs.
www.bbc.com
January 7, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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Ex-chief prosecutor Afzal said: “There has been an independent inquiry into child sexual abuse, the catalyst for which was so-called grooming gangs. It cost millions and the last government failed to accept much of its recommendations-
Breathtaking Tory hypocrisy
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Ex-chief prosecutor rejects Musk’s calls for new child abuse inquiry
Nazir Afzal and police whistleblower Maggie Oliver say previous lengthy inquiries were not acted upon
www.theguardian.com
January 3, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Nearly £200 million was spent on IICSA (Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse) and not 1 of their 20 recommendations was implemented

BBC News - Badenoch calls for national inquiry into 'rape gangs'
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Kemi Badenoch calls for national inquiry into 'rape gangs'
Alexis Jay, who led a major inquiry into historical child sex abuse, says changes are needed, not more research.
www.bbc.com
January 3, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Glamorgan sack coach Bradburn after misconduct charge

www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...
Grant Bradburn: Glamorgan dismiss head coach after misconduct charge
Glamorgan sack head coach Grant Bradburn following a recent charge of misconduct by the independent cricket regulator.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 31, 2024 at 7:02 AM