News

Phase 3 of inquiry hearings due to commence on 23rd October 2018

Deputy First Minister announces change to Terms of Reference on 21st June 2018

Spring/Summer 2018 update on the work of the Inquiry

Hearing Timetable for May and June

Decision by the Rt Hon Lady Smith, Chair, Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry on applications under section 21(4) of the Inquiries Act for revocation of section 21 notices.

Examination of residential child care establishments run by Quarriers, Aberlour and Barnardo's

Decision by the Chair on the standard of proof applicable to findings of the Inquiry

DECISION BY THE CHAIR ON THE APPLICATION BY THE BBC TO FILM THE EVIDENCE OF TWO WITNESSES IN THE DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY CASE STUDY

On Tuesday 24 April the Inquiry will resume hearing evidence relating to Phase 2 of its investigations into residential child care establishments run by Catholic Orders.

Comments from Lady Smith on the first day of Phase 2 of hearings regarding the prohibition of disclosure or publication of the identities of anonymous applicants and alleged abusers