Jail threat for clergy who hide abuse

By Josephine Tovey, Phillip Coorey
November 15 2012 - 3:00am

MEMBERS of the clergy would face jail for failing to report knowledge of sexual abuse gained during confession, with pressure growing to lift the confidentiality laws that protect them.

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