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Phase 2 Investigations
On Tuesday 28 November 2017 the Inquiry will begin Phase 2 of its investigations. Phase 2 will examine residential child care establishments run by Catholic Orders.
Continuation of Phase 1 Hearings
On Tuesday 31 October the Inquiry will resume hearing evidence relating to Phase 1 of its investigations. This part of Phase 1 is expected to run until Friday 3 November.
Communications Campaign - Ferries
A THREE month awareness campaign encouraging people to engage with the Inquiry is underway on CalMac Ferries servicing the west coast of Scotland and the Western Isles. Digital panels will be illuminated displaying the contact details for Inquiry, inviting survivors and people who may have relevant information to come forward.
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Phase 2 hearings - The Sisters of Nazareth
In spring 2018 and as part of Phase 2, the Inquiry will examine residential child care establishments run by the Sisters of Nazareth. The Inquiry wants to ensure that all available evidence is gathered. If you have information or experiences of establishments run by the Sisters of Nazareth please contact our witness support team as soon as possible. Please read the full article for more information.
Communications Campaign
Since the beginning of the year a variety of different adverts have been strategically placed across the UK to help ensure all available evidence is gathered, and as many people as possible can contribute if they wish. Right across the whole of Scotland, from Elgin to Leith, and Wishaw to Aberdeen, giant traditional bus shelter adverts have been put up on some of the country’s busiest streets.
Clarification on "Leave To Appear"
This notice provides clarification on when an application for "Leave to Appear" is required.
Resumption of Phase 1 Inquiry hearings and commencement of Phase 2 hearings
This notice provides information about the continuation of Phase 1 of the Inquiry’s hearings and about the commencement of Phase 2 of the Inquiry’s hearings. There is also information about applying for “leave to appear” for the first case study in the Phase 2 hearings.
Inquiry newsletter for Spring/Summer 2017 now available
The Inquiry has published a newsletter giving information about progress so far and about the current phase of hearings.
First day of public hearings
The Inquiry's first day of public hearings took place today, 31 May 2017. Opening statements were heard from a number of organisations and groups.
Inquiry hearings - information added to the website
The website has been updated to include some more information about the Inquiry's hearings.
Timetable for Phase 1 of Inquiry hearings
The timetable for Phase 1 of the Inquiry's hearings has been added to the website.
Announcement
Second Phase hearings: The Daughters of Charity of St Vincent de Paul and the Sisters of Nazareth
Inquiry first phase hearings starting on 31 May 2017
The Inquiry has issued a notice providing information about the scope and purpose of the Inquiry’s first phase hearings which will start on 31 May.
Research reports
Part 2 of Professor Norrie's Report - Legislative Background to the Treatment of Children and Young Persons Under State Regulation of Their Residence - covering the years 1948-1968 has been completed. In addition, a revised version of Part 1 and a set of Appendices have been completed.
New Factsheet - Disclosing allegations
A new factsheet has been added to the website, providing clarification on when the Inquiry may share an applicant's name with the organisation or person named as an abuser or their legal representatives.
Resignation of Mr Glenn Houston
Panel Member Glenn Houston today resigned from the Inquiry.
Update on investigations
Further information about the investigations currently being carried out by the Inquiry.
New factsheet for witnesses
There is already a factsheet on the website for people who want to tell us they were abused. We have now added a new factsheet for other witnesses to the Inquiry. This covers a wide range of people including staff members of care providers, managers of care providers, policy officials, social workers, police, doctors, inspectors, academics, and counsellors.
Preliminary hearing
Update on the work of the Inquiry, including a video of the Inquiry's preliminary hearing, along with the text of the statements given by Lady Smith and Glenn Houston.
Research reports
The Inquiry has commissioned a number of experts to provide reports on issues relating to its Terms of Reference. The new Research page on this website gives more information on this research and will include links to the reports as they become available.
New pages added to the Inquiry website
We have added some new pages to the 'About the Inquiry' section of the Inquiry website. These give information on how the Inquiry goes about its work and include a list of core participants.
New and updated information on the Inquiry website
Lady Smith has issued General restriction order No. 2 dealing with the protection of the identities of family members of applicants and of people who are deceased but who could have been applicants. The table showing the Inquiry’s expenditure has been updated with the information for October to December 2016. A number of factsheets and protocols have been revised.
Inquiry Terms of Reference
Deputy First Minister announces change to Inquiry Terms of Reference
Message from Lady Smith
Lady Smith has issued a message setting out her approach to the work of the Inquiry
Appointment of new Chair
The Scottish Ministers have announced the appointment of a new Chair for the Inquiry
Progress to date
An update on the work of the Inquiry to the end of June 2016
Factsheet about the Inquiry
Information for people who have been abused, explaining how the Inquiry is taking evidence from survivors and how to talk to the Inquiry about giving evidence