abuse survivors

At least five abuse survivors of Mohamed Al Fayed have been confirmed as human-trafficking victims by the Home Office. Survivors claim his associates facilitated the crimes by providing a steady stream of women.

Edmund Rice Education Australia has agreed to fully compensate abuse survivors after reversing its position under public pressure. The organization, which received property holdings from the Christian Brothers, can now be sued over abuse claims, following the Brothers' earlier claim of insolvency.

Australian taxpayers may cover up to $65m in payouts to abuse survivors if the Christian Brothers, a Catholic order with a history of child abuse, goes bankrupt. Court documents reveal the order cannot afford to settle redress claims from hundreds of victims.

Abuse survivors are seeking to transfer compensation claims to Edmund Rice Education Australia, which they allege benefited from the Christian Brothers' wealth. The entity refuses to be made a defendant, prompting a potential high court battle as the Christian Brothers face hundreds of abuse cases worth $774m.