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Procedural Hearing - Decision
Certain witnesses, who have been served with formal statutory notices to provide written statement to the Inquiry for use in the forthcoming case study into the Sisters of Nazareth had applied to have the notices revoked.
Phase 3 hearings - Press Release
This announcement provides information about Phase 3 of the Inquiry’s public hearing.
Standard of Proof - Lady Smith's Decision
Decision by The Rt Hon Lady Smith, Chair Re: Standard of proof.
Request to Film - Lady Smith's Decision
This Inquiry’s first public hearing took place almost a year ago. Since then, in addition to the preliminary hearing, there have been 41 days of evidence.
Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry Hearings: Continuation of Phase 2
On Tuesday 24 April the Inquiry will resume hearing evidence relating to Phase 2 of its investigations into residential child care establishments run by Catholic Orders.
Respecting anonymity of witnesses
Comments from Lady Smith on the first day of Phase 2 of hearings regarding the prohibition of disclosure or publication of the identities of anonymous applicants and alleged abusers
Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry Hearings: Details regarding Phase 2 hearings
PRESS NOTICE - Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry Hearings: Details regarding Phase 2 hearings