Church wins case reversing 2023 decision of Victorian court that it was vicariously responsible for abuse suffered by five-year-old at hands of assistant priestFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Catholic church has won a landmark case limiting its liability for the abuse of children by priests not under its direct employment.Lawyers immediately warned the case could have “far-reaching” consequences for abuse survivors and called for legislative change to ensure institutions were held to account.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
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