Non-cleric to lead Catholic office tackling abuse cases
Church here makes move for transparency, independence following scandals overseas
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Janice Tai
The Catholic Church in Singapore is putting in place additional safeguards in the light of revelations about sexual abuse of minors by Catholic priests in Australia and other countries.
Archbishop William Goh has appointed a non-cleric to head the Professional Standards Office (PSO), a body set up by the Archdiocese of Singapore to deal with any allegations of sexual abuse of children and young people by priests, employees or volunteers.
