Police to pass ‘abuse’ death details to coroner

AUSTRALIA
The Age

[with video]

Henrietta Cook and Maris Beck
April 13, 2012

Police are compiling a report for the coroner on suicides linked to sexual abuse in the Catholic church but say a broader inquiry into clergy abuse is a matter for the government.

Victoria Police Deputy Commissioner Graham Ashton said the investigation was close to making a recommendation and would deliver a report to the coroner in the next few weeks.

“What no doubt the coroner and the government are wrestling with at the moment is what’s the best outcome for victims,” he said.

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