Spiritual leaders with access to children are not subject to police
vetting, a loophole that urgently needs closing, according to a victim
of historic sex abuse.
Ann-Marie Shelley, of Upper Hutt, was abused by Catholic priest Peter Hercock, who molested her when she was a teenager, along with three other girls. "As more voluntary groups become known for their rigorous screening practices, potential child abusers will be put off even applying for work with children."
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/89731945/priest-sexual-abuse-victim-says-law-not-requiring-religious-groups-to-police-vet-childrens-workers-dangerous
Ann-Marie Shelley, of Upper Hutt, was abused by Catholic priest Peter Hercock, who molested her when she was a teenager, along with three other girls. "As more voluntary groups become known for their rigorous screening practices, potential child abusers will be put off even applying for work with children."
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/89731945/priest-sexual-abuse-victim-says-law-not-requiring-religious-groups-to-police-vet-childrens-workers-dangerous