George Pell child sex abuse conviction: does a lift of religion confession privilege breach the freedom of speech?

Pope Francis at the global child protection summit

Source: AAP

The conviction of Cardinal George Pell's child sex abuse highlighted the recommendation from the Royal Commission that religious confession privilege should be abolished in child abuse cases. While the Catholic Church is defending the secrecy of confession, does the lift breach the freedom of speech? Lawyer Daniel Shen from AHL Legal has more.



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