• Education
    • Higher Education
    • Scholarships & Grants
    • Online Learning
    • School Reforms
    • Research & Innovation
  • Lifestyle
    • Travel
    • Food & Drink
    • Fashion & Beauty
    • Home & Living
    • Relationships & Family
  • Technology & Startups
    • Software & Apps
    • Startup Success Stories
    • Startups & Innovations
    • Tech Regulations
    • Venture Capital
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Cybersecurity
    • Emerging Technologies
    • Gadgets & Devices
    • Industry Analysis
  • About us
  • Contact
  • Advertise with Us
  • Privacy & Policy
Today Headline
  • Home
  • World News
    • Us & Canada
    • Europe
    • Asia
    • Africa
    • Middle East
  • Politics
    • Elections
    • Political Parties
    • Government Policies
    • International Relations
    • Legislative News
  • Business & Finance
    • Market Trends
    • Stock Market
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Corporate News
    • Economic Policies
  • Science & Environment
    • Space Exploration
    • Climate Change
    • Wildlife & Conservation
    • Environmental Policies
    • Medical Research
  • Health
    • Public Health
    • Mental Health
    • Medical Breakthroughs
    • Fitness & Nutrition
    • Pandemic Updates
  • Sports
    • Football
    • Basketball
    • Tennis
    • Olympics
    • Motorsport
  • Entertainment
    • Movies
    • Music
    • TV & Streaming
    • Celebrity News
    • Awards & Festivals
  • Crime & Justice
    • Court Cases
    • Cybercrime
    • Policing
    • Criminal Investigations
    • Legal Reforms
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • World News
    • Us & Canada
    • Europe
    • Asia
    • Africa
    • Middle East
  • Politics
    • Elections
    • Political Parties
    • Government Policies
    • International Relations
    • Legislative News
  • Business & Finance
    • Market Trends
    • Stock Market
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Corporate News
    • Economic Policies
  • Science & Environment
    • Space Exploration
    • Climate Change
    • Wildlife & Conservation
    • Environmental Policies
    • Medical Research
  • Health
    • Public Health
    • Mental Health
    • Medical Breakthroughs
    • Fitness & Nutrition
    • Pandemic Updates
  • Sports
    • Football
    • Basketball
    • Tennis
    • Olympics
    • Motorsport
  • Entertainment
    • Movies
    • Music
    • TV & Streaming
    • Celebrity News
    • Awards & Festivals
  • Crime & Justice
    • Court Cases
    • Cybercrime
    • Policing
    • Criminal Investigations
    • Legal Reforms
No Result
View All Result
Today Headline
No Result
View All Result
Home World News Middle East

Harrods sets up fund for victims of store’s late owner Al-Fayed

March 31, 2025
in Middle East
Reading Time: 2 mins read
A A
0
Harrods sets up fund for victims of store's late owner Al-Fayed
4
SHARES
8
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter


Egyptian mogul Mohamed Al Fayed was accused of multiple allegations of rape and sexual assault [Getty]

Harrods on Monday said it was setting up a fund to compensate the dozens of women who have accused the upscale London department store’s late owner Mohamed Al-Fayed of sexual assault.

Any women who have so far come forward to allege abuse by the Egyptian billionaire, who died in 2023 aged 94, could receive up to £385,000 ($500,000) in compensation from the scheme.

Though applicants do not need to be a former Harrods employee, they must have had a “sufficiently close connection” to the store or to Al-Fayed’s role there to be successful.

“While nothing can undo the abuse which survivors have suffered, Harrods wants everyone who is eligible to receive this compensation,” a statement on Harrods’ website.

More and more women have come forward to accuse Al-Fayed, who besides Harrods also owned Premier League football club Fulham, following the September release of a BBC investigation into the claims of rape and assault.

One was just 16 when she says Al-Fayed assaulted her.

Those who wish to make a claim via the fund must do so before March 31, 2026.

Any applicant could make claims for various amounts depending on the level of harm.

For example women can claim an indemnity of £10,000 if they were forced to undergo intrusive gynaecological examinations to check if they had sexually transmitted diseases or were virgins.

All those who apply will receive an apology from Harrods.

But the department store said that women who refuse to undergo psychological examination would receive less compensation.

And if any applicant accepts an offer of compensation it will be treated as a “full and final settlement”, waiving their right to pursue action for damages.

Leigh Day Solicitors, which represents several of Al-Fayed’s accusers, said the proposal could be acceptable.

But Kingsley Hayes, a lawyer for the firm KP Law working on behalf of the Justice for Harrods victims’ association, criticised the fund.

“By controlling the process and outcomes, Harrods retains the upper hand, ensuring that any redress offered is on their terms and falls short of addressing the true impact on those affected,” the lawyer said. 

Since the BBC documentary’s release more than 420 professed victims and witnesses have contacted Justice For Harrods.

The police say they have been contacted by more than 90 people accusing Al-Fayed of abuse.

Tags: LondonSexual abusesexual violence against womenUnited Kingdom
Previous Post

New Mexico hires UC San Diego’s Eric Olen as new coach todayheadline

Next Post

Former Liberal Han Dong ‘disappointed’ to sit out federal campaign – National

Related Posts

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Backs Mota-Engil Africa with EUR 100M Facility to Boost Gold Mining in West Africa

May 27, 2025
6
UAE confirms first day of Eid Al Adha

UAE confirms first day of Eid Al Adha

May 27, 2025
5
Next Post
Former Liberal Han Dong ‘disappointed’ to sit out federal campaign - National

Former Liberal Han Dong ‘disappointed’ to sit out federal campaign - National

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
Family calls for change after B.C. nurse dies by suicide after attacks on the job

Family calls for change after B.C. nurse dies by suicide after attacks on the job

April 2, 2025
Pioneering 3D printing project shares successes

Product reduces TPH levels to non-hazardous status

November 27, 2024

Hospital Mergers Fail to Deliver Better Care or Lower Costs, Study Finds todayheadline

December 31, 2024

Police ID man who died after Corso Italia fight

December 23, 2024
Harris tells supporters 'never give up' and urges peaceful transfer of power

Harris tells supporters ‘never give up’ and urges peaceful transfer of power

0
Des Moines Man Accused Of Shooting Ex-Girlfriend's Mother

Des Moines Man Accused Of Shooting Ex-Girlfriend’s Mother

0

Trump ‘looks forward’ to White House meeting with Biden

0
Catholic voters were critical to Donald Trump’s blowout victory: ‘Harris snubbed us’

Catholic voters were critical to Donald Trump’s blowout victory: ‘Harris snubbed us’

0
Oregon bill targeting wasteful plastics had its first hearing

Bill to eliminate plastic film bags at checkout passes Oregon legislature with bipartisan support, heads to governor’s desk

May 27, 2025
People accept euthanasia decisions made by AIs less often than those made by humans

AI faces skepticism in end-of-life decisions, with people favoring human judgment

May 27, 2025
Virginia capital under boil-water advisory after water treatment operations issues

Virginia capital under boil-water advisory after water treatment operations issues

May 27, 2025
U.S. to increase oversight on Medicaid use for immigrant healthcare

U.S. to increase oversight on Medicaid use for immigrant healthcare

May 27, 2025

Recent News

Oregon bill targeting wasteful plastics had its first hearing

Bill to eliminate plastic film bags at checkout passes Oregon legislature with bipartisan support, heads to governor’s desk

May 27, 2025
3
People accept euthanasia decisions made by AIs less often than those made by humans

AI faces skepticism in end-of-life decisions, with people favoring human judgment

May 27, 2025
0
Virginia capital under boil-water advisory after water treatment operations issues

Virginia capital under boil-water advisory after water treatment operations issues

May 27, 2025
4
U.S. to increase oversight on Medicaid use for immigrant healthcare

U.S. to increase oversight on Medicaid use for immigrant healthcare

May 27, 2025
2

TodayHeadline is a dynamic news website dedicated to delivering up-to-date and comprehensive news coverage from around the globe.

Follow Us

Browse by Category

  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Basketball
  • Business & Finance
  • Climate Change
  • Crime & Justice
  • Cybersecurity
  • Economic Policies
  • Elections
  • Entertainment
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Environmental Policies
  • Europe
  • Football
  • Gadgets & Devices
  • Health
  • Medical Research
  • Mental Health
  • Middle East
  • Motorsport
  • Olympics
  • Politics
  • Public Health
  • Relationships & Family
  • Science & Environment
  • Software & Apps
  • Space Exploration
  • Sports
  • Stock Market
  • Technology & Startups
  • Tennis
  • Travel
  • Uncategorized
  • Us & Canada
  • Wildlife & Conservation
  • World News

Recent News

Oregon bill targeting wasteful plastics had its first hearing

Bill to eliminate plastic film bags at checkout passes Oregon legislature with bipartisan support, heads to governor’s desk

May 27, 2025
People accept euthanasia decisions made by AIs less often than those made by humans

AI faces skepticism in end-of-life decisions, with people favoring human judgment

May 27, 2025
  • Education
  • Lifestyle
  • Technology & Startups
  • About us
  • Contact
  • Advertise with Us
  • Privacy & Policy

© 2024 Todayheadline.co

Welcome Back!

OR

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Business & Finance
  • Corporate News
  • Economic Policies
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Market Trends
  • Crime & Justice
  • Court Cases
  • Criminal Investigations
  • Cybercrime
  • Legal Reforms
  • Policing
  • Education
  • Higher Education
  • Online Learning
  • Entertainment
  • Awards & Festivals
  • Celebrity News
  • Movies
  • Music
  • Health
  • Fitness & Nutrition
  • Medical Breakthroughs
  • Mental Health
  • Pandemic Updates
  • Lifestyle
  • Fashion & Beauty
  • Food & Drink
  • Home & Living
  • Politics
  • Elections
  • Government Policies
  • International Relations
  • Legislative News
  • Political Parties
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Middle East
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Cybersecurity
  • Emerging Technologies
  • Gadgets & Devices
  • Industry Analysis
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Motorsport
  • Olympics
  • Climate Change
  • Environmental Policies
  • Medical Research
  • Science & Environment
  • Space Exploration
  • Wildlife & Conservation
  • Sports
  • Tennis
  • Technology & Startups
  • Software & Apps
  • Startup Success Stories
  • Startups & Innovations
  • Tech Regulations
  • Venture Capital
  • Uncategorized
  • World News
  • Us & Canada
  • Public Health
  • Relationships & Family
  • Travel
  • Research & Innovation
  • Scholarships & Grants
  • School Reforms
  • Stock Market
  • TV & Streaming
  • Advertise with Us
  • Privacy & Policy
  • About us
  • Contact

© 2024 Todayheadline.co