SCOTLAND
Scotsman
CHRIS MARSHALL
Wednesday 31 May 2017
The abuse of children in care has been described as a source of “sorrow” and “overwhelming shame” as a series of organisations offered apologies to survivors. The national child abuse inquiry, which is being led by Lady Smith, held its first public hearing in Edinburgh today.
Lady Smith said is was a “tragedy” many survivors had died without accountability for what happened to them, including a leading campaigner who died just weeks ago.
In opening statements to the inquiry, a number of care providers and religious orders gave “unreserved apologies” for physical and sexual abuse that took place in the past.
Representing the Catholic Church, the Bishops Conference of Scotland said “red flags and warning signs” had been missed.
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