SCOTLAND
Daily Record
10 JUL 2016
BY MARK AITKEN
SETBACKS in the probe into decades of abuse at children’s homes and residential schools has been traumatising for victims.
SURVIVORS of child abuse have urged Scottish ministers to stop a public inquiry dragging on for years.
The long-awaited probe into decades of abuse at children’s homes and residential schools has been plunged into chaos after two members quit over alleged Government interference.
Chairwoman Susan O’Brien resigned last Monday after moves by John Swinney to remove her over alleged offensive comments to victims, which she denies.
The inquiry panel now has only one member.
Lawyer Cameron Fyfe, who represents hundreds of victims, said: “The Scottish Government need to work hard now to prove there will be no interference from them or it will be extremely difficult to regain the trust of those whose lives have been devastated by abuse.
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