SCOTLAND
Scotsman
CHRIS MARSHALL
07 January 2016
Survivors of historical child abuse are threatening to boycott a public inquiry into the issue amid criticism of the education secretary.
The group In-Care Abuse Survivors (Incas) said it was being “treated with contempt” by Angela Constance.
The national inquiry began its work late last year under the leadership of Susan O’Brien QC.
However, many survivors of abuse feel the remit of the inquiry is too narrow because it only covers those who were abused in residential care. There are also concerns about compensation payments and access to legal aid.
In a statement, Incas said: “Survivors have made repeated requests for a face-to-face meeting. Ms Constance has, however, continued to refuse to engage with survivors.”
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