SCOTLAND
STV
Chris Foote
The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry will hold its first hearings in Edinburgh.
It will hear evidence from faith organisations and carers regarding allegations of historical abuse in Scotland.
Expert witnesses and survivor groups will also speak at the hearings, which begin on Wednesday.
The inquiry has been taking statements from witnesses since last spring.
It will consider whether or not institutions failed in their duty to protect children in care from abuse and attempt to identify any systemic failures.
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