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Investigating the abuse of children in care in Scotland

The Inquiry will report the outcome of its investigations to Scottish Ministers ‎ and make recommendations including as to any changes to practices, policies and/or the law that it considers are required for the protection of children in the future.

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Phase 2 Hearings - Sisters of Nazareth

24 April 2018

During Phase 2 the Inquiry will continue to examine evidence it has ingathered, researched and analysed relating to residential child care establishments run by Catholic Orders. This phase will resume with a case study about residential child care establishments run by the Sisters of Nazareth. Hearings are expected to begin on 24 April 2018 and continue into early Summer.

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Were a victim of abuse in care as a child
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Procedural Hearing - Decision

5 April 2018

Decision by the Rt Hon Lady Smith, Chair, Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry on applications under section 21(4) of the Inquiries Act for revocation of section 21 notices.

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Phase 3 hearings - Press Release

13 February 2018

Examination of residential child care establishments run by Quarriers, Aberlour and Barnardo's

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Standard of Proof - Lady Smith's Decision

30 January 2018

Decision by the Chair on the standard of proof applicable to findings of the Inquiry

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Literature Review on the Outcomes for Survivors of Child Maltreatment in Residential Care or Birth Families

Research (PDF 2MB)

Professor Alan Carr (School of Psychology, University College Dublin)

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Legislative Background to the Treatment of Children and Young People Living Apart From Their Parents - Appendices

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Professor Kenneth Norrie (Law School, University of Strathclyde)

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Legislative Background to the Treatment of Children and Young People Living Apart From Their Parents

Research (PDF 1MB)

Professor Kenneth Norrie (Law School, University of Strathclyde)

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