SCOTLAND
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The Scottish Parliament has voted to remove the three-year limit on child abuse survivors suing for damages in court.
This will allow victims of abuse dating back to September 26, 1964 to claim compensation for their injuries following the implementation of the Limitation (Childhood Abuse) (Scotland) Bill.
The Bill was unanimously approved by 115 votes from MSPs.
Under the Bill, the individual responsible for carrying out the abuse can be sued directly, and damages can also be sought against employers for their current or former employees.
The Scottish government estimates a potential 2,200 victims will be affected by the changes in the law.
When the Bill was tabled in February, Alistair Gaw from Social Work Scotland warned the payouts could cost around £200 million.
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