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Evidences list
BSL Interpreter Declaration in respect of (Polly) PSJ
This document is a declaration statement provided by anonymous witness (Polly) PSJ to the Inquiry, which confirms interpretation services were provided to her by Vickie Karlsson and Chloe Elder, BSL interpreters.
Declaration Statement of Vickie Karlsson, BSL Interpreter
This document is a declaration statement provided by Vickie Karlsson, BSL Interpreter to the Inquiry. This declaration statement confirms that interpretation services were provided to anonymous witness (Polly) PSJ.
Declaration Statement of Chloe Elder, BSL Interpreter
This document is a declaration statement provided by Chloe Elder, BSL Interpreter to the Inquiry. This declaration statement confirms that interpretation services were provided to anonymous witness (Polly) PSJ.
(Mary) PWF Witness Statement
This document is the witness statement provided by anonymous witness (Mary) PWF to the Inquiry. The evidence was heard at an Inquiry Hearing on 30 September 2025.
Day 560 Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry
Evidence was heard from witnesses (Mary) PHW, Susanne Goetzold, and Peter Thompson.
(Mary) PHW Witness Statement
This document is the witness statement provided by anonymous witness (Mary) PHW to the Inquiry. The evidence was heard at an Inquiry Hearing on 24 September 2025.
Susanne Goetzold Witness Statement
This document is the witness statement provided by witness Susanne Goetzold to the Inquiry. The evidence was heard at an Inquiry Hearing on 24 September 2025.
Day 559 Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry
Evidence was heard from witness Laura Watkins, on behalf of The Donaldson Trust.
Kirsten Adamson Witness Statement
This document is the witness statement provided by witness Kirsten Adamson to the Inquiry. This evidence was published on the Inquiry website on 29 August 2025. The witness gave evidence at an Inquiry Hearing on 22 January 2025.