A challenge is underway in the Supreme Court after a judge ruled a former Sydney teacher who sexually abused male students in the 1970s could not have foreseen the harm she caused.
NSW Supreme Court hears challenge to ruling on former teacher Helga Lam's sexual abuse of students
In short:
The State of New South Wales is appealing the judgement that a former teacher cannot be held financially liable for sexually abusing male students in the 1970s.
Justice Ian Harrison determined Helga Lam could not have foreseen the risk of harm to the students, given the societal understanding of child sexual abuse at the time.
What's next?
The matter is set down for a two-day hearing.
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