SIGNPOST: STEPHEN CRITTENDEN ON THE NEWCASTLE SEX ABUSE INQUIRY

AUSTRALIA
ABC

[with audio]

Stephen Crittenden gives a summary so far in the Newcastle Inquiry into the handling of clerical sexual abuse.

* the specific and narrow scope of the inquiry

* how the Inquiry relates to the Royal Commission into sexual abuse, and the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry

* the testimony and examination of Detective Chief Inspector Fox

* “Misprision of felony” and possible consequences for church leaders who did not report felonies historically

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