Written Question · S3W-21541 · Session 3
In light of the House of Lords’ ruling on 21 May 2008 (UKHL 32) that prevents some survivors of historic child abuse who were abused after …
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive, in light of the House of Lords’ ruling on 21 May 2008 (UKHL 32) that prevents some survivors of historic child abuse who were abused after 1964 from seeking redress through the courts, whether it will review the law of limitation.
The answer
Following references from the previous administration, the Scottish Law Commission thoroughly reviewed the law on prescription and limitation as it relates to all personal injury cases. The commission''s final report, Personal Injury Actions: Limitation and Prescribed Claims, was published on 5 December 2007 and is available on its website, http://www.scotlawcom.gov.uk.
As regards the law of limitation for claims which relate to times after 26 September 1964, the report''s recommendations are under review, as confirmed in the answer to question S3W-20478, answered on 25 February 2009. The Scottish Government has also proceeded to issue, and is now reviewing responses to, the discussion paper Developing an Acknowledgement and Accountability Forum for Adult Survivors of Childhood Abuse.
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As regards the law of limitation for claims which relate to times after 26 September 1964, the report''s recommendations are under review, as confirmed in the answer to question S3W-20478, answered on 25 February 2009. The Scottish Government has also proceeded to issue, and is now reviewing responses to, the discussion paper Developing an Acknowledgement and Accountability Forum for Adult Survivors of Childhood Abuse.
All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/Apps2/Business/PQA/Default.aspx.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-21541 by reference.