1,882 allegations of child sex abuse in 135 religious orders

A total of 1,882 allegations of child sexual abuse were returned in the Section 5 audit questionnaire completed by all 135 religious orders.

1,882 allegations of child sex abuse in 135 religious orders

The allegations relate to 549 clerics and religious order members, current, former, and deceased.

A total of 56, or 10%, of individuals were convicted of child sexual abuse offences.

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