Three -year limit for child sexual abuse claims that they will be eliminated | Politics news

Victims of child sexual abuse will no longer be obliged by a three -year limit in compensation claims under “long duration,” said the government.

The apologies will also be easier to achieve, said the Ministry of Justice (MOJ). Both reforms are expected to be part of the bills that will be presented to Parliament in next year.

They are part of the 20 recommendations of the final report of 2022 of independent research on child sexual abuse (IICSA), directed by Professor Alexis Jay.

Last month, the government confirmed professionals who work with children will face criminal sanctions if they do not inform claims of sexual abuse.

The Government said that the latest reforms will ensure that victims are prioritized.

Changes in the apology law and the law of limitation will see the time limit of three years for the victims to bring claims of personal injuries eliminated, and the burden of proof moved from the victims to the accused.

Employers will also be encouraged to apologize to people who are harmed by their employees.

The victims will be more likely to apologize from schools, care facilities or hospitals for abuse carried out by someone who worked in such institutions, said the Maj.

The Government said that apology legislation would not apply to public investigations or defamation cases and will not be retrospective.

The NSPCC welcomed the announcement with approval, but said that it is “vital” that the other recommendations are followed, including a guarantee of specialized therapeutic support for children’s victims of sexual abuse.

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The Secretary of Justice, Shabana Mahmood, said: “Child sexual abuse causes a trauma for life and these important changes, recommended by Professor Jay, are very late.

“These measures help survivors follow their way to justice. They are based on the government’s mission to reduce violence against women and girls and support our change plan.”

Justice Minister Sarah Sackman said: “The courts must work for the audience they serve, and we recognize that victims and survivors need time to process their trauma.

“When changing the law, it will now be possible for victims to appear and seek justice when they feel ready to do it.”