Lessons from Scotland: reforming limitation laws for childhood abuse cases in England and Wales

The Limitation (Childhood Abuse) (Scotland) Act 2017 marked a significant shift in the legal landscape for survivors of childhood abuse in Scotland.

Enacted seven years ago, the legislation allows victims to seek damages even after the typical three-year time limit has expired, often holding employers accountable for the actions of their employees, such as local authorities for foster parents. 

As the UK government considers similar reforms for England and Wales, Graeme Watson writes in The Scotsman about the lessons that can be learned from Scotland’s approach, and the key differences for any changes in England and Wales.

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