Lawyers pay tribute to victims in child abuse inquiry
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Gordon Jackson QC
Lawyers have paid tribute to the “candour and courage” of people who gave evidence of abuse they suffered in residential childcare, The Herald reports.
The comments came as the current phase of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry drew to a close.
Kate Dowdalls QC, representing Quarriers, said: “During this case study, former Quarriers residents have come forward to describe events that are deeply personal and often distressing. Quarriers is grateful to them for their candour and courage.
“It’s important for those who provided residential care in the past and those who do so know to learn from the mistakes of the past to improve services in the future.”
Gordon Jackson QC, for Barnardo’s, said: “Let me say from the outset, on behalf of Barnardo’s, their desire to recognise and respect the evidence we have heard from all applicants who were formerly in their care. They have shown great courage in coming to the inquiry at all, even more giving evidence in public.”
Steven Love QC noted that Aberlour’s staff had been “touched by the distress of survivors coming forward and their dignity” when giving evidence.
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