Thousands of survivors of child sexual abuse face looming redress backlog
The National Redress Scheme for child sexual abuse survivors is facing a backlog of 30,000 cases, risking compensation opportunities before its 2028 closure. Chris Coombes, a survivor turned advocate, highlighted the urgent need for extension as the scheme currently processes only 993 applications monthly. An eight-year review is underway amid rising calls for urgent legislative action.
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Published 01 Jul 2026, 19:20 UTC · Updated 01 Jul 2026, 19:30 UTC
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