Royal Commission hears children with a disability disadvantaged by criminal justice system

The child sexual abuse Royal Commission has heard that the demands of a criminal case mean many children with a disability never see their abuser convicted.

The commission is examining the barriers that children face in reporting their abuse and giving evidence and possible reforms to improve the chances of a successful prosecution.

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Topics:
Child protection and relinquishment, Discrimination

Author:
Samantha Donovan

Source:
ABC PM

Date published:
Mon 21st Mar, 2016