SCOTLAND
Edinburgh Evening News
THE churchman leading an independent inquiry into the Catholic Church’s handling of sex abuse cases has defended the inclusion of a friend of disgraced cardinal Keith O’Brien on the commission.
Former Church of Scotland Moderator Andrew McLellan denied the appointment of Bishop Stephen Robson – who was Cardinal O’Brien’s number two in the Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh – created any conflict of interest.
Bishop Robson was named yesterday as one of 11 people to join Dr McLellan in reviewing the “safeguarding” policy of the Catholic Church in Scotland to help protect youngsters and vulnerable adults.
The commission, which also includes senior police officers and social workers, will speak to victims in an attempt to create a policy of “no abuse and no cover up” but will not investigate or rule on specific cases.
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