Washington state settles controversy over child abuse law that tested the limits of ‘priest-penitent’ privilege

Two groups of clergy challenged a Washington state law meant to help fight child abuse – but which could have required clergy to break the seal of confession.
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Washington won’t mandate priests report abuse admitted in confession

In May, the state Legislature passed a bill requiring clergy to report child abuse, bringing Washington in line with most of the rest of the country after previous efforts to hold church abuse ...
The Register Citizen

Washington state settles controversy over child abuse law that tested the limits of ‘priest-penitent’ privilege

(THE CONVERSATION) For months, a Washington state bill generated controversy over two critical interests: protecting children from abuse and protecting the freedom of religion. Signed by the governor ...
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Washington state settles controversy over child abuse law that tested the limits of ‘priest-penitent’ privilege

Eds: This story was supplied by The Conversation for AP customers. The Associated Press does not guarantee the content. Ann M Murphy, Gonzaga University (THE CONVERSATION) For months, a Washington ...

Washington state commission favors sentencing alternatives for sex sting offenders

The Washington State Sentencing Guidelines Commission has voted 7–2–3 (seven in favor, two against, and three abstentions) to ...
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Washington exempts clergy from reporting abuse learned in confession after settlement

Washington state has dropped its efforts to require clergy to report child abuse or neglect when the information is revealed during the rite of confession, but left other provisions intact, ...