[wmfights]

One of the most important parts of that defense is to help people understand that the Church is not a monolith. It is composed of different entities that operate with relative autonomy and make their own decisions about the hiring and firing of personnel. Thus, just because a priest is a member of a religious order, it does not make him an employee of the Holy See.

I'm not a lawyer, but as a businessman I do use a lot of independent contractors. If one of these contractors has access to my buildings and is not supervised if they commit a crime I won't be prosecuted for it. However, I will be included in the civil suit because I gave them access to the buildings and didn't supervise them.

[the_conscience]

f one of these contractors has access to my buildings and is not supervised if they commit a crime I won't be prosecuted for it.

This is sometimes referred to as 'vicarious' liability for the acts of your agents, consultants and other contractors. It is your responsibility to make sure the agent you hire conducts business in accordance with the law!