Friday, August 17, 2012

Fears rogue priests could sue for damages


From Australia-

A LANDMARK Supreme Court challenge has thrown into doubt the Anglican Church's disciplinary processes for dealing with rogue priests.

In a case that will impact the church across the nation, an Anglican priest accused of sexual misconduct is challenging the validity of the clergy disciplinary regime.

The head of the Anglican Church, Dr Phillip Aspinall, has asked the court to be heard in the action which could open the floodgates for civil claims by priests who have been sacked or disciplined.

The disciplinary processes for dealing with rogue priests in almost every Anglican diocese in Australia are in doubt because of a landmark court challenge to their validity.

The head of the Anglican Church in Australia, Dr Phillip Aspinall, has asked to be heard in the legal action, which could open the floodgates for civil claims against the Church by priests who have been sacked or disciplined.

More here-

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/national/fears-rogue-priests-could-sue-for-damages/story-fndo471r-1226452949243

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