Historic Abuse Claims: Practical Issues Under the New Limitation Framework

Introduction

The introduction of the new limitation regime on 29 June 2026 marks a significant shift in the handling of historic abuse claims, creating new opportunities and challenges for practitioners. This webinar will provide a practical analysis of the new legal framework, helping you identify which historic claims may now warrant reconsideration and understand the impact of the transitional provisions. It will also explore the procedural and evidential issues likely to arise under the new regime, equipping you with effective strategies for investigating, preparing and pleading historic abuse claims with confidence.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• The biggest limitation reform since 1980
• The changes
• Can a ‘Fair Hearing’ still be achieved?
• S33 Authorities new regime - old arguments
• Defendant arguments
• Cases to watch