ACT government floats new laws allowing more evidence against paedophiles in court

Daniella White
July 2 2020 - 12:30am
Priests would also be forced to give evidence about anything disclosed during religious confession under the laws. Picture: Jamila Toderas
Priests would also be forced to give evidence about anything disclosed during religious confession under the laws. Picture: Jamila Toderas

It will be easier for paedophiles' past sexual abuse to be revealed to juries under new laws being introduced by the ACT government.

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Daniella White

ACT politics and health reporter Contact me with tips, story ideas, or just to have a chat, at daniella.white@canberratimes.com.au

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