SCOTLAND
BBC News
By Huw Williams
BBC Scotland reporter
Child abuse survivors in Scotland have said they hope resignations from a Scottish government inquiry could redefine the investigation.
The panel’s chair stepped down. It followed the departure of another panel member, claiming government interference.
Now campaigners have said they hope it will lead to a new remit for the inquiry.
Education Secretary John Swinney has promised to consider changes.
Victims and survivors have expressed concern about the appointment of replacement panel members.
And they would like the inquiry widened to include abuse committed outwith residential settings.
Helen Holland, from the In Care Abuse Survivors group (Incas), told the BBC’s Sunday Politics Scotland programme that they also want the inquiry to be able to consider the award of recompense to victims of abuse.
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