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Catholic Church to review compensation for sexual abuse victims, says Archbishop Denis Hart
PADRAIC MURPHY HERALD SUN AUGUST 25, 2014
A CONTROVERSIAL cap of $75,000 compensation for victims of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy could be scrapped, Archbishop Denis Hart told the royal commission into sexual abuse.
Archbishop Hart said he had appointed former Federal Court judge Donnell Ryan QC to review compensation levels offered to victims of abuse by clergy in the Melbourne archdiocese.
“(He will provide a report) on whether the cap should be increased or removed,” Archbishop Hart said.
Amid regular gasps from the public gallery, Archbishop Hart defended the church’s handling of sexual abuse cases.
“I think the church seeks all along to act according to justice, charity and compassion,” Archbishop Hart said.
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