The NSW Greens have today released a 3 point reform package to better
serve and support victims and survivors of past child sexual abuse in
their pursuit of civil and criminal justice. This reform package was
designed in consultation with victims, support groups, lawyers and other
stakeholders.
1. Remove time limits for victims’ civil damages claims
The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse has found that the average time to report child sexual abuse is over 20 years. Yet the law in NSW requires civil compensation claims to be brought within 3 years after a person turns 18. These timeframes are grossly out of step. The NSW Greens have drafted the Limitation Amendment (Child Abuse) Bill 2014 to remove the time limit for civil claims by victims of child sexual abuse. Victoria and many other jurisdictions in the US, Canada and Europe have implemented these reforms. NSW victims deserve no less.
http://davidshoebridge.org.au/2015/03/19/3-point-reform-package-for-victims-of-child-sexual-abuse/
1. Remove time limits for victims’ civil damages claims
The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse has found that the average time to report child sexual abuse is over 20 years. Yet the law in NSW requires civil compensation claims to be brought within 3 years after a person turns 18. These timeframes are grossly out of step. The NSW Greens have drafted the Limitation Amendment (Child Abuse) Bill 2014 to remove the time limit for civil claims by victims of child sexual abuse. Victoria and many other jurisdictions in the US, Canada and Europe have implemented these reforms. NSW victims deserve no less.
http://davidshoebridge.org.au/2015/03/19/3-point-reform-package-for-victims-of-child-sexual-abuse/