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Inquiry announces Phase 9 of investigations
This announcement provides further information about a future Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI) case study.
Lady Smith discusses Phase 8 of the Inquiry
The abuse of children in residential accommodation for young offenders and children, and young persons in need of care and protection.
Publication of Case Study no. 8 Volume 2: Child migration schemes
Today, Thursday 28 September, Lady Smith has published the second volume of her findings concerning the practice of children being migrated from Scotland.
Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry Hearings: Commencement of Phase 8
On Tuesday 19 September the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry will begin its public hearings in relation to Phase 8 of its investigations: The abuse of children in residential accommodation for young offenders and children, and young persons in need of care and protection.
Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry hearings: continuation of Boarding Schools case study
The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI) will resume public hearings next week. Evidence in relation to the provision of care for children by The Edinburgh Academy, at the time it was a boarding school, will be presented.
Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry Hearings - Phase 1 - Continuation of Expert Evidence
On Wednesday 14 June 2023, the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry will continue hearing expert evidence from Professor Ian Levitt (Emeritus Professor of Social Policy, University of Central Lancashire) on the evolution of inspection systems. This evidence relates to Phase 1 of SCAI’s investigations.
Loretto pupils suffered sexual, physical and emotional abuse
Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry publishes ninth case study findings in relation to the provision of residential care in boarding schools for children at Loretto School, Musselburgh.
Hearing in relation to potential disapplication of the Chair’s general restriction order
Lady Smith has received two applications for her General Restriction Order (“GRO”) to be disapplied in relation to the identity of a named individual. At present, that person is a “protected person” under the GRO.