REPORT OF THE PARLIAMENTARY TASK GROUP ON THE SEXUAL ABUSE OF CHILDREN

12 June 2002

Structure of the Report

The first part of the report will give an introduction that sets out the composition of the Task Group and process of the Public Hearings.

The second part will provide an overview of all the submissions received by the Task Group in the course of the hearings. The views expressed and the recommendations made in these submissions do not necessarily mirror the Task Group's opinion.

The third part contains the views, findings and recommendations of the Task Group with regard to sexual abuse of children.

The final part of this document will set up a framework for the manner in which the Task Group will take forward its recommendations

1. Contents
2. Preamble
3. Introduction
4. Summary of Submissions [1] [2]
5. The Task Group's Findings and Recommendations
6. Conclusions

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