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Harrods Sets Aside £62.3 Million for Redress Over Mohamed Al‑Fayed Abuse Claims

The allocation contributed to a reported annual pre‑tax loss for the retailer.

Overview

  • Harrods confirmed £57 million for compensation and £5.3 million for legal and administrative costs, totaling £62.3 million.
  • The Harrods Redress Scheme is limited to alleged sexual abuse by Mohamed Al‑Fayed and requires a sufficiently close connection to Harrods or his role there, including qualifying incidents outside the UK.
  • Awards and interim payments began at the end of April, and the scheme remains open for applications until March 31.
  • Compensation caps include up to £200,000 for general damages, £150,000 for work impact, £25,000 for aggravated damages, up to £10,000 for wrongful testing, and coverage for treatment costs.
  • The Metropolitan Police say 146 people have reported crimes linked to Al‑Fayed.