Historic child abuse panel members appointed

Scottish Legal News
October 19, 2015

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Glenn Houston

Professor Michael Lamb

Two panel members have been appointed to Scotland’s Historic Child Abuse Inquiry by Education Secretary Angela Constance today.

Glenn Houston and Professor Michael Lamb will undertake the work of the inquiry, alongside the chair, Susan O’Brien QC.

Mr Houston is chief executive of the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority of Northern Ireland and Professor Lamb is a professor of psychology and Fellow at Sidney Sussex College, the University of Cambridge.

The inquiry formally began on October 1, 2015 with Ms O’Brien calling for those who believe they have information to share with the Inquiry to make initial contact with the Inquiry team.

Ms Constance said: “Following the launch of the Inquiry, the naming of its counsel and the launch of the Inquiry website at the start of this month, I am pleased to be able to announce the appointment of two panel members to support the chair.

“With Mr Houston’s strong knowledge and experience in health and social care and Professor Lamb’s focus on investigating child maltreatment for over a quarter of a century, their expertise will be invaluable to the Inquiry.”

The inquiry will investigate the nature and extent of abuse of children in care.

Ms O’Brien said: “I am very pleased the Cabinet Secretary has been able to engage the assistance of such distinguished people to serve on the inquiry panel.

“Mr Glenn Houston is a qualified social worker, with decades of practical experience which will be relevant to our work.

“Professor Lamb is an internationally recognised expert on child abuse. Both will be able to contribute the perspective of professionals who have had lengthy and successful careers outside Scotland”.