Current Investigation

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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Evidence Hub

Search the Evidence Hub for documents including Witness Statements, Transcripts of Hearings, Case Study Findings, and Reports by Care Providers.

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Lady Smith at the Inquiry

Hearings calendar

Take a look at the dates and timetables for our upcoming hearings. 

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Our recently published news items

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Inquiry told how children were abused and afforded no dignity or humanity

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Inquiry told how children were abused and afforded no dignity or humanity

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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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CARLYInquiry told how children were abused and afforded no dignity or humanity

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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

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BSL Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry self-care

Reading or hearing evidence can be distressing. We recognise the importance, in these circumstances, of keeping us all – applicants, witnesses, members of the public, legal representatives, and our own staff – safe from harm.  We have therefore prepared this leaflet to let people know about the possible effects they may experience after reading or hearing evidence.  A BSL version is also available.

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