The Royal Commission continues this month. There are three public hearings taking place in March - John Ellis and Salvation Army (Eastern Division) in Sydney, and St Ann's Special School in Adelaide. Private sessions are also going to be held throughout the month.

The study into the findings of the John Ellis hearing began Monday 10 March. The hearing will address the Catholic Church's response to John Ellis' allegations of child sexual abuse. Mr Ellis' complaint was addressed via the Towards Healing process and civil litigation. This case study will be the second time that the application of Towards Healing will be under the Commission's spotlight.

The John Ellis hearing will also look at the civil proceedings commenced by Mr Ellis, and in particular the circumstances in which the Ellis defence was raised.

The Royal Commission is due to release its Interim Report by 30 June 2014.

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