Quest for justice can’t be delayed

VICTIMS of child abuse at the hands of Christian Brothers will generally welcome the High Court ruling that the Laffoy Commission can continue its investigation into allegations against its members who are old, incapacitated, untraceable or dead.

However, in his judgment, Mr Justice Henry Abbott made a concession to the congregation by introducing protections to the Commission’s procedures, particularly in the case of accused who are dead.

He has also stressed the need for corroboration of accusations.