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  New Laws Could See Priests Jailed for Not Reporting Abuse

BBC News
September 5, 2011

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-14790534

[with audio]

New legislation in Ireland could see priests being jailed if they do not report child abuse that is revealed to them in a confessional.

'Kate' was eight years old when a priest started to abuse her in the confession box.

She told Radio 5 live's Stephen Nolan her story.

To hear the full interview, please visit the best bits page.

 
 

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