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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.
Day 592 Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry
Evidence was heard from witnesses Peter Harley and Stephen Morgan.
Peter Harley Witness Statement
This document is the witness statement provided by witness Peter Harley to the Inquiry. The evidence was heard at an Inquiry Hearing on 6 March 2026.
Day 591 Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry
Evidence was heard from witnesses (Ann) JDV and Sheila Clingan and the read in evidence of witness (Louisa) JDW.
(Louisa) JDW Witness Statement
This document is the witness statement provided by anonymous witness (Louisa) JDW to the Inquiry. This evidence was read in at an Inquiry Hearing on 5 March 2026.
Sheila Clingan Witness Statement
This document is the witness statement provided by witness Sheila Clingan to the Inquiry. The evidence was heard at an Inquiry Hearing on 5 March 2026.
(Ann) JDV Witness Statement
This document is the witness statement provided by anonymous witness (Ann) JDV to the Inquiry. The evidence was heard at an Inquiry Hearing on 5 March 2026.
Day 590 Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry
Evidence was heard from witness (Dura) PLJ, and the read in evidence of witnesses (Toby) HGG, (Tommy) PLB, (Steven) FEV, (George) PTM, and (Shona) PKA.