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News list
Continuation of Phase 1 Hearings
On Tuesday 31 October the Inquiry will resume hearing evidence relating to Phase 1 of its investigations. This part of Phase 1 is expected to run until Friday 3 November.
Phase 2 hearings - The Sisters of Nazareth
This announcement provides information about Phase 2 of the Inquiry’s public hearings.
Communications Campaign
A widespread campaign to raise awareness of the Inquiry’s work and to encourage witnesses to come forward has been rolled out across the UK.
Clarification on "Leave To Appear"
It has come to our attention that there may be some misunderstanding about when an application for “leave to appear” is required.
Resumption of Phase 1 Inquiry hearings and commencement of Phase 2 hearings
This notice provides information about the continuation of Phase 1 of the Inquiry’s hearings and about the commencement of Phase 2 of the Inquiry’s hearings. There is also information about applying for “leave to appear” for the first case study in the Phase 2 hearings.
Appointment of new Chair
The Rt Hon Lady Smith has today been appointed by Scottish Ministers as Chair of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry.
First day of public hearings
The Inquiry's first day of public hearings took place today, 31 May 2017.