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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 583 Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry
Evidence was heard from witness John Trainer and the read in evidence of witnesses (Alexander) HCZ, (Graham) GRB, (Gavin) FET, and (William) HDT.
(Alexander) HCZ Witness Statement
This document is the witness statement provided by anonymous witness (Alexander) HCZ to the Inquiry. This evidence was heard at an Inquiry Hearing on both 05 December 2023 and 02 July 2024, and read in at an Inquiry Hearing on 19 February 2026.
(Graham) GRB Witness Statement
This document is the witness statement provided by anonymous witness (Graham) GRB to the Inquiry. The evidence was read in at an Inquiry Hearing on 23 October 2024, heard at an Inquiry Hearing on 04 December 2024, and read in at an Inquiry Hearing on 19 February 2026.
(Gavin) FET Witness Statement
This document is the witness statement provided by anonymous witness (Gavin) FET to the Inquiry. This evidence was heard at an Inquiry Hearing on 12 August 2022, and read in at an Inquiry Hearing on 19 February 2026.
(William) HDT Witness Statement
This document is the witness statement provided by anonymous witness (William) HDT to the Inquiry. The evidence was read in at Inquiry Hearing on both 11 July 2024 and 19 February 2026.
Day 582 Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry
Evidence was heard from witness Carol McCaig, and the read in evidence of witnesses (Harry) PGV, Christopher Daly, (Kevin) ESV, and (Sean) HEP.