SCOTLAND
The Courier
by Aileen Robertson
July 28 2016
The religious community behind a Fife sex abuse scandal has refused to apologise to victims.
Following the conviction of two former teachers of St Ninian’s in Falkland, the Congregation of Christian Brothers Trustees issued a statement expressing its “deep regret” at incidents of abuse.
The Courier offered the Catholic organisation the opportunity to clarify its position however their lawyer said they had nothing to add.
Despite the lack of apology, a victim who spoke to police as part of the St Ninian’s investigation said he has already forgiven his abusers.
Dave Sharp, 57, said: “Dealing with the anger I have carried around my whole life has helped me move on because anger got me a 20-year drug addiction and at least two spells in prison, and finding the will to forgive my abusers through the love of God was a major part in turning my life around.”
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