SCOTLAND
Daily Record
THE chair of a major inquiry into child abuse in Scotland has resigned following claims she made comments that were “offensive” to survivors.
Susan O’Brien QC will no longer lead the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry , which is due to begin public hearings in November.
It comes less than a week after panel member Professor Michael Lamb stepped down, citing interference by ministers.
Deputy First Minister John Swinney said a new chair will be recruited and inquiry staff will “continue to deliver the highest quality of work”.
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