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Phase 8: The abuse of children in residential accommodation for young offenders and children, and young persons in need of care and protection.

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Statement

We have been made aware of a possible tragic incident involving an individual who has been engaging with the Inquiry.

Our thoughts are with all those who have been affected.

In the interests of transparency, SCAI has commissioned an independent review to consider all aspects of its interactions with the individual. The review will be carried out by Jason Beer KC, an eminent public law silk highly experienced in public inquiries, and head of ‘5 Essex Chambers’, barristers’ chambers in London.

Mr Beer has agreed the terms of reference for the independent review.

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Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry publishes eleventh of its case study findings

Lady Smith, Chair of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry, has today (Tuesday 5 March 2024) published her findings relating to the provision of residential care for children at Morrison’s Academy, Crieff, between 1945 and 2007.

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Inquiry announces Phase 9 of investigations

This announcement provides further information about a future Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI) case study.

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Autumn/Winter 2023 Newsletter

The Inquiry has published its Autumn/Winter 2023 newsletter.

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Our progress

Some statistics from the Inquiry's investigations.

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5,842,551

Pages of evidence analysed

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1,051

Witness statements published

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423

Days of hearings to date