Legislate to apply current abuse laws to historic cases, including sentencing

We believe the law has changed to reflect society's understanding of the seriousness & lasting impact of historic abuse. However, many legal cases and decisions are governed by laws that existed when the abuse occurred. We believe this risks creating injustice, as it fails to recognise the realities faced by many victims. Survivors do not always disclose abuse immediately due to fear, trauma, shame, manipulation, or a lack of support. In many cases, disclosure can occur years or even decades after the abuse.