Survivors of sexual abuse will soon be able to sue churches in Victoria, as the State Government moves to close a legal loophole. Currently, laws in the state prevent victims from being able to take legal action against some non-incorporated organisations, like churches. Attorney-General Martin Pakula said the new legislation was in response to a key recommendation from the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-24/survivors-of-sexual-abuse-to-be-able-to-sue-churches/9481000
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