Routledge Child Sexual Abuse Legal Responses History Book

This Routledge publication provides a critical history and analysis of legal responses to non-recent child sexual abuse (NRCSA). It examines how England and Wales, Ireland, and Australia have developed evolving approaches to this complex social and political phenomenon. The book explores the emergence of NRCSA as a distinct issue in each studied country. It tracks how courts and parliaments have worked to reform existing legal doctrine to meet unprecedented challenges. Readers will gain a deep understanding of the legal frameworks and the legislative changes that have shaped the response to historical abuse reports from adult survivors. As part of the Routledge SOLON Explorations in Crime and Criminal Justice Histories series, this work offers a timely perspective on how different legal systems adapt to evolving social needs. It serves as an essential resource for those studying the intersection of law, history, and social justice in a global context.