Sex victims could sue attackers years after offences

THOUSANDS of sex abuse victims may be able to sue their attackers years after the offences following a Law Lords ruling involving Lotto rapist Iorworth Hoare.

Sex victims could sue attackers years after offences

The Lords ruled that a woman whose life was ruined following an attempted rape by Hoare has the right to pursue a damages claim against him.

The retired teacher, identified only as Mrs A, was among five sex attack victims who went to the House of Lords seeking a review of the law which bars them from taking action because their claims are outside a six-year time limit.

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