Overturning ‘problematic’ precedent, High Court says church liable for historic sexual abuse
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The High Court has overturned a longstanding precedent that churches are not liable for the intentional criminal acts of its clergy, in a decision that plaintiff firms have said will have a “significant impact” on survivor claims in Australia.

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