Historical Institutional Abuse Bill unlikely to become law before Parliament dissolves for election.

Oct 30, 2019, 11:53 AM

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It looks unlikely that the Historical Institutional Abuse Bill will become law before Parliament dissolves next week for the election. On Monday peers called for the bill - which would set up a compensation scheme for victims of abuse in care homes and other institutions - to be given accelerated passage. But it looks like there won't be enough time for it to pass its remaining stages in the Commons. Vinny spoke to Margaret McGuckin from SAVIA.