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
John Dalrymple Witness Statement
This document is the witness statement provided by witness John Dalrymple to the Inquiry. The evidence was heard at an Inquiry Hearing on 6 May 2025.
Gillian Anderson Witness Statement
This document is the witness statement provided by witness Gillian Anderson to the Inquiry. The evidence was heard at an Inquiry Hearing on 6 May 2025.
Frances Brown Witness Statement
This document is the witness statement provided by witness Frances Brown to the Inquiry. The evidence was heard at an Inquiry Hearing on 6 May 2025.
(Duncan) PBU Witness Statement
This document is the witness statement provided by anonymous witness (Duncan) PBU to the Inquiry. The evidence was read in at an Inquiry Hearing on 6 May 2025.
(Alex) HIK Witness Statement
This document is the witness statement provided by anonymous witness (Alex) HIK to the Inquiry. The evidence was read in at an Inquiry Hearing on 5 December 2023 and 6 May 2025.
Day 526 Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry
Evidence was heard from witnesses Samantha Smith, Rhona Morrison, and Howard Mitchell.
Samantha Smith Witness Statement
This document is the witness statement provided by witness Samantha Smith to the Inquiry. The evidence was heard at an Inquiry Hearing on 2 May 2025.
Rhona Morrison Witness Statement
This document is the witness statement provided by witness Rhona Morrison to the Inquiry. The evidence was heard at an Inquiry Hearing on 2 May 2025.
Howard Mitchell Witness Statement
This document is the witness statement provided by witness Howard Mitchell to the Inquiry. The evidence was heard at an Inquiry Hearing on 2 May 2025.