AUSTRALIA
The Examiner
By ALEX DRUCE May 12, 2013
TASMANIA Police has revealed that almost a quarter of sexual assaults reported since July 2012 were committed more than a year before the alleged victims spoke up, with some cases dating back to the 1970s.
Acting deputy commissioner Donna Adams said the 2011-12 reporting period showed a similar gap between the alleged assault and the time it was reported, with some cases dating back to the 1950s.
Ms Adams acknowledged the complex nature of “cold case” investigations, but urged victims of historical child sexual abuse to continue to report incidents.
“Such investigations are often difficult and complex due to the passage of time,” Ms Adams said.
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