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Child abuse

Lady Smith’s inquiry will focus on the exploitation of children who were in care.

By Neil Pooran, Press Association Scotland News Editor · 18 Jun 2026 · 2 min read

A 75-page report published on Wednesday found several children at the centre of a Glasgow abuse ring were failed by authorities.

By Rachel Keenan, Press Association Scotland Politics Reporter · 21 May 2026 · 3 min read

The First Minister said change must come after a damning report found authorities repeatedly missed opportunities to protect children facing abuse.

By Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland Political Reporter · 20 May 2026 · 3 min read

It said authorities failed to act on warning signs from the youngsters exposed to one of Scotland’s most high-profile abuse rings.

By Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland Political Reporter · 20 May 2026 · 4 min read

A former care home resident told the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry boys were ‘groomed’ at parties at Tam Paton’s house in the early 1980s.

By Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland · 1 May 2026 · 4 min read