Abuse redress scheme limited to victims under 18 years only!
The Supreme Court has overturned a High Court decision in favour of a female applicant which would have allowed her submit a case for redress despite the fat that she was over 18 years of age.
The High Court decision had it been followed in the Supreme Court could have meant residents of institutions covered by the scheme who were in care over the age of 18 up to 21 years of age might have been entitled to apply for compensation.
Submissions were made suggesting the age embargo was discriminatory, unfair & in breach of the Europen convention of Human rights
The decision will be seen as a dissappointment to many survivors of abuse who where hopeful that they might be included in the remit of the Redress scheme
Linked with the Governement’s refusal to extend the time period for applications to the redress scheme many survivors who have not had the benefit of the scheme have been left with a sence of disappointment.
One can only speculate as to whether any further steps will be taken to facilitate those victims not covered or eligible for redress scheme.
Paul Tracey
30/07/2009
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