Unnamed man loses High Court redress case over abuse claims

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An unnamed man lost his High Court action over alleged physical and sexual abuse at St Joseph’s Industrial School, reported on 25 April 2017. He sought to apply for compensation through the Residential Institutions Redress Board after his application was refused as late.

Mr Justice Paul McDermott dismissed the application, finding that he had not shown good and sufficient reason to extend the time for judicial review. The court also rejected his challenge to the rules governing extensions of time, holding them proportionate, rational and fair.