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Boarding Schools hearings postponed
The Inquiry’s case study hearings to examine the abuse of children in Boarding Schools were due to begin later this month.
Boarding School Evidence
Hearings relating to the Boarding Schools evidence is due to start at the end of January.
Scottish Government Evidence
Hearings relating to the Scottish Government evidence will start on the 17th November.
Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry Hearings: Commencement of Phase 6 - Boarding Schools
In late January 2021 the Inquiry will begin hearing evidence relating to Phase 6 of its investigations into the abuse of children in boarding schools.
Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry Hearings: Leave to Appear - Scottish Government Evidence
In November 2020 the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI) will begin hearings which will examine the actions of central government in relation to issues arising out of non-recent abuse of children in institutional care.
Update on Hearings
Lady Smith has announced today, 9 July 2020, that hearings relating to the child migration case study will resume in mid-September 2020.
COVID-19: Update on work of the Inquiry
Lady Smith has today, 12 May 2020, confirmed that the vital work of SCAI is continuing despite a pause in public hearings as part of the COVID-19 outbreak.