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Evidences list
Abuse in residential care institutions for disabled children and young people - Executive Summary
Franklin, A., Greenaway, J., Leyman, A.
Abuse in residential care institutions for disabled children and young people
Franklin, A., Greenaway, J., Leyman, A.
The provision of education in residential settings for disabled children and young people and children with additional support needs: key legislation and policy developments from 1974 to 2024
MacIntyre, G., Stewart, A., Kendrick, A.
Day 581 Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry
Evidence was heard from witnesses (Bernard) LYJ, Eugene Docherty, and the read in evidence of witnesses (Tom) GCC, (Henry) PIF, and (Derek) MVS.
(Bernard) LYJ Witness Statement
This document is the witness statement provided by anonymous witness (Bernard) LYJ to the Inquiry. This evidence was heard at an Inquiry Hearing on 17 February 2026.
Eugene Docherty Witness Statement
This document is the witness statement provided by witness Eugene Docherty to the Inquiry. This evidence was heard at an Inquiry Hearing on 17 February 2026.
(Tom) GCC Witness Statement
This document is the witness statement provided by anonymous witness (Tom) GCC to the Inquiry. The evidence was read in at Inquiry Hearing on both 7 August 2024 and 17 February 2026.
(Henry) PIF Witness Statement
This document is the witness statement provided by anonymous witness (Henry) PIF to the Inquiry. The evidence was read in at an Inquiry Hearing on both 13 January 2026 and 17 February 2026.
(Derek) MVS Witness Statement
This document is the witness statement provided by anonymous witness (Derek) MVS to the Inquiry. The evidence was read in at Inquiry Hearing on 17 February 2026.