Abuse Inquiry Head Calls on Victims to ‘talk to Us’

By Julia Horton
The Times
October 18, 2016

http://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/abuse-inquiry-head-calls-on-victims-to-talk-to-us-n2nzrswbl

The inquiry will examine historical allegations of child abuse in Scotland

The senior judge appointed to lead the Scottish government’s child abuse inquiry has urged victims and witnesses to come forward.

Lady Smith said she was determined to find out “what happened, where, how and why”. The inquiry will examine historical allegations of child abuse in Scotland and is expected to last four years. It will look at the extent of abuse of children in care and identify any systemic failures.

Lady Smith replaced Susan O’Brien, QC, as chairwoman of the inquiry after Ms O’Brien quit the post in July citing government interference. A second member of the three-person panel, Professor…