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Child migration a ‘shameful chapter’ in country’s history, inquiry finds

Child migration from Scotland was a “shameful chapter” in the UK’s history which saw children physically, sexually and emotionally abused, an inquiry has found. Children endured the “demolition of their pre-existing selves” when they arrived at ...

21 Mar 2023 at 13:28

Inquiry should recommend support for abuse survivors, says Nicky Campbell

An inquiry investigating historic child abuse in Scotland should recommend support for victims that would “repair lives already broken”, broadcaster and abuse survivor Nicky Campbell has said. The TV and radio presenter was a victim of former ...

08 Apr 2024 at 09:06

Fostered children were abused throughout Scotland over 84 years, inquiry told

No part of Scotland was “immune” to abuse of children in foster care over more than eight decades, an inquiry has heard. The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI) has been told of physical, sexual, psychological and emotional abuse, neglect ...

01 Dec 2022 at 13:34

Ninth phase of Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry to open next spring

The ninth phase of hearings in the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI) is set to open in the spring with an investigation of residential care for children and young people with long-term health needs. The inquiry, chaired by Lady Smith, ...

18 Dec 2024 at 15:49

Six-figure damages agreed over boarding school abuse claims

A man who claims he was abused at a private boarding school has reached an out-of-court settlement for a six-figure sum in damages. Angus Bell claimed he suffered in a “madhouse of violence and psychological abuse” at Loretto School in ...

06 May 2025 at 13:42

Former children’s home employee dismisses abuse claims as ‘absolute nonsense’

A former employee at a Fife children’s home has told the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI) that allegations of abuse made against him by former residents are “absolute nonsense”. The inquiry was hearing evidence on Wednesday from a ...

09 Jul 2025 at 16:55

Some abuse claims made because people ‘encourage’ each other, inquiry told

A former senior staff member at a residential school for children with special educational needs has told an inquiry some allegations of abuse arose because people were “encouraged” to make them. The inquiry was hearing evidence on ...

11 Jul 2025 at 14:31

Convicted teacher maintains innocence at Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry

A teacher who sexually abused a pupil at a special education school in Fife has maintained his innocence before the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry, insisting he is “completely innocent”. Robert Jennings, 70, was convicted in 2021 of ...

11 Jul 2025 at 17:37

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