Catholic Church claimed child sex abuse victims consented.

[Robintheboywonder]

Them bastards, this is fucked.

The Catholic Church and British local authorities have been accused of using a legal loophole to avoid paying compensation to victims of child sex abuse.

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme, a government agency, has denied some children financial settlements because it said the victims had “consented” to the abuse, a group of charities has warned.

Lawyers representing victims have warned that this line of defense is becoming increasingly common....Catholic Church claimed child sex abuse victims ‘consented’ | The Independent

 

[Anonymous69]

That is an odd article because the church has been paying millions each year for claims against them

The Catholic Church Has Paid Out $3,994,797,060.10 as a Result of the Sex Abuse Scandals – Friendly Atheist

 

[bolt.upright]

That is an odd article because the church has been paying millions each year for claims against them

The Catholic Church Has Paid Out $3,994,797,060.10 as a Result of the Sex Abuse Scandals – Friendly Atheist

Perhaps not in England though.

 

[God]

Perhaps not in England though.

He is right.

 

[George Costanza]

I also don't get it.

 

[Maurice Boscorelli]

Something doesn't add up here.

Children can't consent period end of story.