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Harrods Finalizing Compensation Scheme for Mohamed al Fayed Abuse Victims

The proposed redress program offers six-figure payouts to survivors, with final terms expected by March 31, 2025.

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Mohamed Al-Fayed, who died in 2023, aged 94, was never charged over the allegations
In November the Met said the businessman may have raped and abused at least 111 women and girls over nearly four decades (Photo: Daniel Berehulak/Getty)

Overview

  • The compensation scheme, developed by MPL Legal, aims to provide an alternative to litigation and minimize retraumatization for survivors.
  • Victims may be eligible for payouts up to £200,000, with higher amounts contingent on undergoing psychiatric assessments.
  • Additional payments for aggravated damages, wrongful medical testing, and work-related impacts could bring total compensation to over £300,000 for some claimants.
  • The scheme is designed to be trauma-informed and survivor-first, incorporating input from survivors and legal representatives during the consultation phase.
  • The final terms of the redress scheme are expected to be published by March 31, 2025, enabling survivors to begin submitting claims.