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21 January 2017

Systemic child abuse happened in N Ireland

Children in Northern Ireland suffered decades of cruel sexual, physical and emotional abuse in institutions run by the state, charities and the Catholic and Protestant churches, it has been revealed.
Instances of sexual abuse by priests and lay people were detailed in a 2,300 page, 12-volume report that identified widespread systemic failings and extended responsibility to the Northern Irish government and church authorities.

http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/news/breaking-news/systemic-child-abuse-happened-in-n-ireland/news-story/e0445ff59e2b844042e8f0841fcde3d7