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Date: 04/11/2019 | Ref. 820040
Press Eye - Historical Abuse Survivors - Court Of Appeal - 4th November 2019
Photograph by Declan Roughan
Margaret Mc Guckin SAVIA (Survivors & Victims of Institutional Abuse) and survivors raise their hands in victory outside the High Court In Belfast.
NI court of appeal rules civil servants can start compensation scheme for victims of historical abuse.
The court of appeal in Northern Ireland has ruled that the Executive Office has the power to bring forward a compensation scheme for victims of historical institutional abuse.
It follows a case brought by a survivor of historical abuse referred to in court as JR80 to see compensation payments made to victims in the absence of devolved ministers.
The ruling comes as Westminster considers legislation to introduce compensation payments before Parliament is dissolved on Tuesday ahead of the General Election.
