Is the Catholic Church Liable for Damage Caused by Pedophile Priests?

The article refers to the subject matter of the responsibility of the Roman Catholic Church and its legal persons for the damages related to sexual abuse of children committed by priests. The Author quotes relevant American experience as well possible bases of liability to be found in Polish law. Th...

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Main Author: Anna Wilk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Applied Sciences in Bielsko-Biała 2019-07-01
Series:Zeszyty Naukowe Wyższej Szkoły Finansów i Prawa w Bielsku-Białej
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Online Access:https://ssl.wsfip.edu.pl/index.php/asej/article/view/372
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Summary:The article refers to the subject matter of the responsibility of the Roman Catholic Church and its legal persons for the damages related to sexual abuse of children committed by priests. The Author quotes relevant American experience as well possible bases of liability to be found in Polish law. The article also analyzes possible problems connected with practical application of legal regulations referring to vicarious liability in the light of the specifics of the Church.
ISSN:2543-9103
2543-411X