NORTHERN IRELAND
UTV
A man who was abused at the notorious Kincora Boys’ Home said he believes the full truth of what happened there will not be uncovered because of the decision not to include it in a UK government inquiry.
On Tuesday, it was confirmed in a statement from Secretary of State Theresa Villiers that the east Belfast home, where boys where abused in the 1970s, will not be included in the review being conducted by Lord Mayor of London Fiona Woolf.
Instead, the Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry chaired by Sir Anthony Hart will be responsible for looking into sexual abuse claims at the home.
In 1981, three senior care staff – William McGrath, Joseph Mains and Raymond Semple – were jailed for abusing 11 boys at Kincora in the 1970s, but it has also been claimed that high profile members of society were connected to the scandal.
It has been alleged that UK security services knew about the crimes but did nothing to stop them.
Gary Hoy, who was abused during his seven years at the home, believes the truth will not come out as a result of the decision.
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