BRITAIN
BBC News
A convicted paedophile is taking legal action against the UK Catholic Church, claiming abuse he suffered from a priest turned him into a sex offender.
The man, who was jailed for five years for abusing three children, says he was abused by a priest in the early 1970s.
He said this abuse left him sexually and mentally damaged. Police dropped a criminal investigation into the claims following a four-month inquiry.
The Church denies wrongdoing, saying officials followed correct procedures.
It is believed the priest was allowed to remain in the clergy after a risk assessment.