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Leave to appear for Hearing on Wednesday 21 November
The Inquiry will not be sitting to hear evidence in the current case study (Quarriers, Aberlour and Barnardo's) during the week beginning 19 November.
Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry Publishes First Case Study Findings
Many Children found "no love, no compassion, no dignity and no comfort" whilst in the care of the Daughters of Charity in Scotland.
Daughters of Charity Press Release
Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry: Publication of Daughters of Charity Case Study Findings
Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry Announces 17 Additional Institutions as part of Ongoing Investigations
The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry has identified a further 17 institutions which it is investigating as part of its on-going work.
Phase Four
Residential child care establishments run by male religious orders within the Roman Catholic Church
Phase 2 closing address by Lady Smith
The following is the final section of the transcript of the Closing Submissions on 3 July 2018. This is the closing address made by Lady Smith at the end of the Phase 2 case study
Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry Hearings: Commencement of Phase 3 on 23rd October 2018
This notice provides information about the commencement of Phase 3 of the Inquiry’s hearings. There is also information about applying for “leave to appear” for this phase.
Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry Hearings: Phase 6 announcement: Residential child care provision at boarding schools
This announcement provides information about a future Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI) case study. Beginning in summer 2020, phase 6 will investigate provision at boarding schools.