Belgian Justice Minister Annelies Verlinden plans to establish a victim support fund for survivors of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church.
She revealed this initiative on Wednesday via social media, following a meeting with abuse victims and representatives of the Catholic Church.
The Church is expected to contribute to the fund as well.
The minister is working on the necessary legal framework for the fund’s creation. Independent experts will be appointed to determine the compensation amounts.
According to Verlinden, a member of the CD&V party, the matter is urgent and will be discussed within the government as soon as possible.
