SCOTLAND
Herald Scotland
ALLEGATIONS of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church in Scotland can now be submitted to a commission carrying out an external review into the scandal.
The inquiry chaired by the former Moderator of the Church of Scotland, the Very Reverend Dr Andrew McLellan, CBE, said the help of victims would allow him to build up a “full and clear picture” of current and past safeguards and procedures.
He added: “To do this, we have to listen to survivors of abuse and harm and we urge people to get in touch with us in confidence.
“Our task is primarily to help to protect children and vulnerable adults and we want to help the Catholic Church ensure its policies and practices with regard to abuse are following best practice.
“The only credible policy for a church is no abuse, no cover-up.”
Commissioners are meeting with interested parties and listening to expert opinion on best practice in safeguarding children and vulnerable people.
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