SCOTLAND
The Courier
by Claire Warrender
August 24 2017
An abuse survivor has become the first person in Scotland to secure compensation from the notorious Christian Brothers.
Dave Sharp was awarded a five figure sum after a 40 year fight for justice.
The 59-year-old, who was repeatedly beaten and raped when he was a pupil at St Ninian’s residential school in Falkland, hopes his case will pave the way for hundreds of other victims to come forward.
“This is not about money and it’s not a story about Dave Sharp,” he said.
“It’s about every child who has been abused in Scotland and about making these institutions accept liability.”
Dave was awarded compensation despite his abuser, former headteacher Brother Gerry Ryan, never being charged with any offence.
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