Consultation outcome
Limitation law in child sexual abuse cases
Applies to England and Wales
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Detail of outcome
This document is the government’s response to the consultation on Limitation Law in child sexual abuse cases
It covers:
- the background to the consultation
- a summary of the responses
- a detailed response to the specific questions
- the next steps following this consultation
Original consultation
Consultation description
This consultation paper seeks views on options for the reform of the law of limitation in child sexual abuse cases in England and Wales.
Specifically, it considers the recommendation by the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (‘the Inquiry’) on limitation law.
It also examines the law of limitation in child sexual abuse cases in other jurisdictions examined by the Inquiry and seeks views on options, other than removal of the limitation period, for reform of limitation law in child sexual abuse cases.
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Published 15 May 2024Last updated 5 February 2025 + show all updates
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Consultation response published.
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First published.