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Some statistics from the Inquiry's investigations.

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7,423,642

Pages of evidence analysed

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1,330

Witness statements published

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Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry publishes fourteenth volume of its case study findings

Lady Smith, Chair of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI), has today (25 June) published her findings relating to the provision of residential care for children at Merchiston Castle School in Edinburgh.

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Case Study no. 9: Volume 5

The provision of residential care in boarding schools for children at Merchiston Castle School, Edinburgh, between 1930 and 2021.
Evidential Hearings: 30 March 2021 to 4 February 2022.

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Easy read – People who tell us they were abused

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Hearings Calendar – Phase 9

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