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22 January 2020

Historical institutional abuse: Institutions told of compensation 'obligation'

The head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service has contacted six institutions, including some religious orders, about compensation for victims of historical institutional child abuse. In a letter, David Sterling said they all had an obligation to contribute to payments. Mr Sterling said the civil service would "pursue" state-led institutions and churches over compensation.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-50587906