Edinburgh Academy pupils suffered decades of 'dreadful abuse'
Summary
A report by the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry found that pupils at Edinburgh Academy experienced sexual, physical and emotional abuse over more than 40 years. Inquiry chair Lady Smith said the school prioritized its reputation, ignored or dismissed complaints and failed to act on signs of abuse.Key Facts
- The report covers more than 40 years of abuse at Edinburgh Academy.
- The reported abuse included sexual, physical and emotional abuse.
- Lady Smith chairs the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry.
- The report says the school focused on protecting its reputation.
- Complaints were sometimes disbelieved or left unresolved, according to Lady Smith.
- The report names four serial perpetrators.
- Two of the named perpetrators later offended at other schools.
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