Phase 11: Protecting children in care in Scotland from abuse: present and future.

It is expected that the Inquiry’s Phase 11 hearings will begin in the latter part of 2026. Further details will be provided in due course. 

On Thursday 18th June 2026, the Inquiry published more information about its upcoming Phase 11 investigations, including that it will look at child exploitation and failures of institutions. You can read the news item here.