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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.
Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry hearings: continuation of Phase 1
In May 2023, the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry will resume hearing expert evidence relating to Phase 1 of its investigations.
Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry publishes first volume of eighth case study
Lady Smith has today Tuesday 21 March, published the first volume of her findings relating to the migration of children from Scotland.
Public hearings investigating boarding school abuse to continue
Evidence in relation to boarding schools will resume in August 2023. The focus will be Edinburgh Academy. The Inquiry has been investigating the abuse of children in boarding schools for a number of years.
Public hearings investigating boarding school abuse to continue
Public hearings investigating boarding school abuse to continue
Chair's decision - Addendum
Addendum to the Chair's decision on the General Restriction Order (GRO). Please see the link below for the full decision.
GRO hearing - Chair's decision
A public hearing was held on 23 February 2023 at which oral submissions in support of applications received by the Inquiry, and in response to them, were made.