Civil Claims for Institutional Abuse 2020
Issues covered include: recent case law, recent legislation, Ellis defence, institutional abuse, Redress Scheme, limitation period, stay on proceedings, past settlements set aside, Part 1B of the CLA, Vicarious Liability Provisions, new Pt 1B CLA,
Description
This area of the law is actively evolving with each new legislative development. As the number of claims continues to grow, it’s essential that you keep completely up to date with this continually shifting area. Join us and hear from some of the most experienced practitioners in the area. Gain essential information on recent legislative changes, investigate the impact of the redress scheme on survivors, explore vicarious liability, and consider the role of the defendant lawyer moving forward.
Attend and earn 2 CPD units in Substantive Law
This program is based on NSW legislation
Chair: Nili Hali, Barrister, Chalfont Chambers
2.00pm to 2.40pm: Recent Common Law and Legislative Changes in Abuse Law
- Civil Liability Amendment (Organisational Child Abuse Liability) 2018: strengths and deficiencies
- The Ellis defence
- Recent UK and Australian cases
Presented by Dr Andrew Morrison SC, Wardell Chambers
2.40pm to 3.20pm: Institutional Abuse Claims: Emerging Issues and Impacts on Survivors
- The National Redress Scheme: two years on
- Findings
- Learnings
- Issues
- Hear the personal stories of survivors who have gone through the institutional abuse claim process: What is working well, what is not?
Presented by Prue Gregory, Senior Legal Consultant, Knowmore Legal Service
3.20pm to 4.00pm: Abolished Limitation Periods and Stays on Proceedings
- Analyse the new legislation permitting past settlements to be set aside by the Courts
- Examine the decisions in other jurisdictions and the consequences
Presented by Julia Harrison, Partner and Martin Slattery, Partner, Carroll and O’Dea