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Victims 'blindsided' by moratorium on Christian Brothers' abuse cases
Key takeaways
- Victims say they were "blindsided" by a moratorium on all cases against the Christian Brothers.
- Lawyers and advocates for victim-survivors have been left "blindsided" by a moratorium on all cases against the Christian Brothers on Thursday.
- The pause is in place until a court-appointed Creditor's Scheme is approved which would distribute funds to the organisation's creditors, including victims.
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Victims say they were "blindsided" by a moratorium on all cases against the Christian Brothers. (ABC News: Floss Adams)
Lawyers and advocates for victim-survivors have been left "blindsided" by a moratorium on all cases against the Christian Brothers on Thursday.
The pause is in place until a court-appointed Creditor's Scheme is approved which would distribute funds to the organisation's creditors, including victims.
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