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Former Trinity College teacher Tony Webb to appeal child sexual abuse reporting conviction
One of the first people convicted under Western Australia’s child sexual abuse mandatory reporting laws has announced he is appealing, a move which has further upset a victim and his family.
Warning: this story contains graphic content that some readers may find upsetting.
Key points:
- Mr Webb is appealing his conviction on failing to report child abuse
- He said he hoped his decision would not to add to the victim’s distress
- However, the family said it means their turmoil and trauma continues
Former Trinity College teacher Anthony Paul Webb — one of several who supervised a school rugby trip to Japan in 2017 in which a student was allegedly sexually assaulted by some teammates — has lodged his appeal with the Supreme Court of WA.
Mr Webb,…
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