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Commencement of Boarding Schools Phase Two Evidence
Lady Smith, Chair of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI) has announced that Phase 2 of public hearings examining the abuse of children in boarding schools will commence on 4 May 2021.
Boarding Schools hearings to resume
Lady Smith, Chair of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI) has today announced public hearings examining the abuse of children in Boarding Schools will commence on 16 March 2021.
Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry Publishes Fourth Case Study Findings
The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry has today, 17 February, published Lady Smith’s findings in relation to the provision of residential care by The Christian Brothers at St Ninian’s Residential Care Home, Falkland, Fife, between 1953 and 1983.
Boarding Schools hearings postponed
The Inquiry’s case study hearings to examine the abuse of children in Boarding Schools were due to begin later this month.
Boarding School Evidence
Hearings relating to the Boarding Schools evidence is due to start at the end of January.
Scottish Government Evidence
Hearings relating to the Scottish Government evidence will start on the 17th November.
Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry Hearings: Commencement of Phase 6 - Boarding Schools
In late January 2021 the Inquiry will begin hearing evidence relating to Phase 6 of its investigations into the abuse of children in boarding schools.
Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry Hearings: Leave to Appear - Scottish Government Evidence
In November 2020 the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI) will begin hearings which will examine the actions of central government in relation to issues arising out of non-recent abuse of children in institutional care.