"Kingsley Hayes, partner at KP Law, stated, 'We are concerned that the decision appears to be driven by financial considerations rather than what is fair and appropriate for survivors.'"
"'Survivors are being asked to make life-altering decisions without access to the full picture. That is neither fair nor just,' Hayes emphasized."
"'Harrods has always stated that the scheme represents only one form of redress,' a spokesperson for Harrods mentioned, acknowledging differing views."
Harrods is facing backlash for its decision to close a compensation scheme for survivors of alleged sexual abuse by former owner Mohamed Al Fayed. The law firm representing nearly 280 survivors expressed concerns that the closure, set for March 31, is financially motivated rather than fair. The scheme, initiated in March last year, aimed to provide an alternative resolution for survivors. Calls have been made for Harrods to delay the closure and publish findings from its internal investigation, as survivors lack complete information to make informed decisions.
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