SCOTLAND
BBC News
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.
It is expected to last four years, and 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 she quit the post in July citing government interference.
A second member of the three-person panel, Prof Michael Lamb, also resigned over similar concerns.
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