Tuesday 2 August 2016

Child Abuse Hearing Begins In Newcastle

BY IAN CROUCH

 The Royal Commission into child sex abuse has begun a public hearing in Newcastle today.

The hearing will look at how the Anglican Church handled abuse claims made against priests and church workers in the Hunter dating back to the 1970's.

Eight bishops and archbishops will be among those giving evidence, along with survivors and relatives of victims.


The hearing is expected to run for two weeks before the Royal Commission turns its attention to the Catholic Church.