SCOTLAND
Herald Scotland
Monday 15 December 2014
Gerry Braiden
Senior reporter
PLANS to hold public inquiry into historical child abuse in Scotland are expected to be announced this week, it has been reported.
Ministers are expected to confirm a high-profile investigation into allegations of abuse carried out in care homes and educational institutions, amid reports this will included claims against religious orders and high-profile members of the Scottish establishment.
The Scottish Government said former Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning Mike Russell has given a update Parliament in any decision on an inquiry before Christmas, with his successor Angela Constance due to make a statement on Wednesday.
The announcement is expected to confirm a timetable, although the precise terms of reference have yet to be drawn up.
A Scottish Government spokesman said: “A month ago Mr Russell updated Parliament on the Government’s response to the Scottish Human Rights Commission InterAction process for survivors of historic cases of abuse in care.
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