Recent ACC ruling a win for childhood abuse victims—but the justice system still lags behind
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23 February 2024
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We are pleased that a recent High Court ruling has ensured victims of childhood sexual abuse are eligible for Loss of Potential Earnings (LOPE) payments under ACC. While this provision existed previously, the ruling closes a loophole whereby these victims were only eligible for support if they disclosed the abuse at the time it occurred. This ruling is welcomed because we know that it often takes years before victims of childhood sexual abuse are able to disclose what happened to them. |