Spain Aims to Resolve Clergy Abuse Claims
Agreement resolves compensation disputes for crimes too old for prosecution.
Victims submit petitions to Justice Ministry via ombudsman for compensation.
Compensation assessed case-by-case based on severity, age, recurrence.
System effective April 15 with one-year claims window.
Agreement excludes fixed amounts, focusing on individual cases.
2023 ombudsman report on 487 cases led to addressing systemic failure.
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