Swiss Catholic Church sex abuse victims may seek reparations

The commission is the result of almost six years’ negotiations and agreement between victims’ groups, parliamentarians and the Swiss Bishops Conference

Victims of sexual abuse by Catholic priests in Switzerland may now seek financial compensation and other forms of reparation in cases that have exceeded the statute of limitations. This follows the launch of an independent sexual abuse commission. However, payments are likely to remain symbolic.

http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/accountability_swiss-catholic-church-sex-abuse-victims-may-seek-reparations/42244008