AUSTRALIA
Mercury
PATRICK BILLINGS, Mercury
November 20, 2016
LEGAL obstacles that prevent victims of historical child abuse from suing will be abolished by the State Government, the Mercury can reveal.
At present victims generally have only three years from the time of abuse to commence court proceeding for damages.
In response to questions from The Mercury the State Government has revealed it will axe the limitation periods for victims of child abuse in line with recommendations from a Royal Commission into paedophilia.
“The government is taking action to abolish limitation periods in relation to civil claims for damages for victims of child sexual and physical abuse,” Attorney-General Vanessa Goodwin said.
“The drafting of new laws is currently underway … it is intended that the abolishment of the limitation period will apply retrospectively.”
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