📘 Civil Liability Legislation Amendment (Child Sexual Abuse Actions) Act 2018
003 of 2018Assented 19 April 2018
This Act amends the Civil Liability Act 2002, the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act 2003, and the Limitation Act 2005 to address child sexual abuse actions. It removes limitation periods and clarifies liability for institutions and office holders.
Impact
It affects survivors of child sexual abuse by allowing them to pursue legal action regardless of when the abuse occurred. It also impacts institutions and individuals holding positions of authority within those institutions by clarifying their liabilities and available assets.
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