Royal Commission into Catholic Church Child Abuse Should Run As Long As Needed, S

By Tory Shepherd
The Telegraph
April 3, 2013

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Detective Chief Inspector Peter Fox has campaigned long and hard for a royal commission

THE police officer whose revelations sparked the Royal Commission that began today says he has ''no problem'' that the deadlines are already likely to blow out.

Detective Chief Inspector Peter Fox's explosive revelations about child sex abuse and cover ups in the Catholic Church and police force started the momentum for a federal Royal Commission.

The commission began in Melbourne today and chairman Justice Peter McClellan warned that they will struggle to meet their deadlines as more than 5000 people are expected to want to tell their stories.

The final reporting date was initially set for the end of 2015, with an interim report due next year.

Insp Fox said it was a ''wise decision'' to let the commission run as long as it needs to.

''Everyone would like this to be done quickly but if it's done quickly and not done properly that will work against what we want to be achieved,'' he said.

''I've got no problem. I think it's a wise decision and if people are trying to move it too quickly you can allow too much to escape.

''We don't have to wait until it's over to implement changes and fix flaws as it progresses.''