Spain Aims to Resolve Clergy Abuse Claims

Spain and Spanish Episcopal Conference signed reparation agreement for clergy abuse victims.
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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