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Common Space looks at the main points of discussion for the Scottish Child Abuse inquiry and how and why it was set up
THE Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry was set up to investigate the abuse of children in care in Scotland. It was originally chaired by Susan O’Brien QC and psychologist Professor Lamb, both of whom have since resigned from their posts over allegations that the Scottish Government tried to interfere in the inquiry – something the government has denied.
We’ve put together some key points about the inquiry and what it was set up to achieve.
What is the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry?
The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry is an investigation into the abuse of children in care in Scotland. This includes children who were abused while in residential care or in foster care. For example, abuse that happened in a children’s home, boarding school or List D school. It has been set up as an independent inquiry which should have no involvement from the Scottish Government until the stage at which the final report is submitted.
When was the inquiry set up?
The inquiry was set up on 1 October 2015 and it was Scottish Government Ministers who decided what the inquiry should look into. It considers most forms of abuse, and testimonies will be taken from victims who were subject to abuse while in care in Scotland up until 17 December 2014.
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