Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
Lucinda Garbutt-Young

'Momentous decision': Hunter sexual abuse survivors given hope in High Court decision

HUNTER residents who say they have been abused by Catholic clergy now have new hope after the high court ruled the death of perpetrators does not rule out fair trials.

In a landmark case, a woman who says she was abused by a Catholic priest more than five decades ago has won a High Court bid to sue the church for breaching its duty of care.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.