STRATEGIC LITIGATION
We use strategic litigation as a way to raise public awareness of athlete abuse in gymnastics with the aim of bringing about changes in the governance of sport both in the UK & around the world.
CENTRING THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN & GIRLS
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Hausfeld Group Legal Action UK
In 2020, with London based law firm Hausfeld - Gymnasts for Change launched their first group legal action against British Gymnastics. Our goal was to use strategic litigation to raise public awareness of athlete abuse in the sport of gymnastics with the aim of bringing about changes to the law and governance of the sport in the UK & around the world.
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DONALDSON LAW GROUP LEGAL ACTION AUSTRALIA
In 2021 Donaldson Law began representing pro bono more than 50 gymnasts who pushed for and triggered Australia’s independent inquiry into abuse in Gymnastics — with their “No 1” goal being to bring about systemic change in the sport that failed them.
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HOWIE, SACKS & HENRY GROUP LEGAL ACTION CANADA
In 2022 Gymnasts for Change Canada launched a group legal action against Gymnastics Canada. The claim alleges that the defendants caused or contributed to the abuse of gymnasts in Canada by creating a culture and an environment where the abuse could occur.