SCOTLAND
Daily Record
Jun 17, 2014 10:00 By James Moncur
PROFESSOR Alan Miller says it’s vital to find out what the state knew about abuse that went on at residential homes – particularly allegations of child deaths and the destruction of documents.
A LEADING human rights expert has called on the Scottish Government to launch a “forensic” inquiry into historical abuse in Scotland.
Professor Alan Miller, chairman of the Scottish Human Rights Commission, wants an independent investigation into crimes committed against children in the 1960s, 70s and 80s.
He believes it is vital to find out what the state knew about abuse that went on at residential homes – particularly allegations of child deaths and the destruction of documents and records.
Speaking to the Record on the eve of today’s publication of abuse victims’ consultation findings, Miller called for a “national, judge-led” inquiry.
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