Limitation in historic abuse claims has been a controversial concern for some time as strict application of the statute on Limitation can result in unfair outcomes.
As a consequence there is a groundswell of support for review and revision of limitation periods in such cases.
There is a current lack of uniformity.
In England and Wales primary limitation periods remain subject to a three year period from when a claimant reaches majority (age 21), albeit subject to discretion to extend the period in certain circumstances.
However in other jurisdictions change is already afoot and embedded.
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