All relevant evidence will be considered, analysed and used as appropriate including during hearings, when preparing findings, preparing interim reports and when preparing the final report and recommendations.
Some readers may find parts of the evidence upsetting or distressing.
We recognise the importance, in these circumstances, of keeping us all – applicants, witnesses, members of the public, legal representatives, and our own staff – safe from harm. We have therefore prepared this leaflet to let people know about the possible effects they may experience after reading or hearing evidence. A BSL version is also available.
Evidences list
Roundtable findings
Roundtable no.1 - The Psychology of Individuals Who Abuse Children
Child Abuse and Scottish Children sent Overseas through Child Migration Schemes Report
Authors: Constantine, S. , Harper, M. , Lynch, G.
The Historic System to Protect and Prevent the Abuse of Children in Care in Scotland, 1948-1995 - Executive Summary
Authors: Abrams, L. and Fleming, L.
Development of Care Services in Scotland - Executive Summary
Authors: Kendrick, A.; Lux, E.; McGregor, S. and Withington, R.
Development of Children's Care Services in Scotland - Report
Authors: Kendrick, A.; Lux, E.; McGregor, S. and Withington, R.
Please note the report is a large document and may take a little longer to download.
The abuse of children in care in Scotland: A research review - Summary report
Authors: Radford, L.; Dodd, S.; Barter, C.; Stanley, N.; Akhlaq, A.
The abuse of children in care in Scotland: A research review
Authors: Radford, L.; Dodd, S.; Barter, C.; Stanley, N.; Akhlaq, A.
Literature Review on the Outcomes for Survivors of Child Maltreatment in Residential Care or Birth Families – Executive Summary
Authors: Carr, Alan , Duff, Hollie , Craddock, Fiona
Literature Review on the Outcomes for Survivors of Child Maltreatment in Residential Care or Birth Families
Authors: Carr, A. , Duff, H. , Craddock, F.