Catholic Church Ellis defence scrapped in 'momentous day' for abuse survivors

After an 11-year battle, survivors of institutional child abuse locked out of suing for compensation will be able to launch civil claims from today. Key points: The so-called "Ellis defence", which prevented abuse survivors from suing unincorporated organisations including churches and other institutions, is today abolished after the NSW Government removed a legal road block. The move came after recommendations from the Royal Commission into Institutional Child Sex Abuse.

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