The chairman of the largest ever child abuse inquiry in
the UK has appealed for openness from residential homes alleged to be
responsible. Public hearings into claims of sexual, emotional and physical abuse
in Northern Ireland has opened in Banbridge, Co Down. More than 300
witnesses are expected to be called over the next 18 months.
Sir Anthony Hart said victims would at last have the satisfaction of knowing that their stories were being listened to.
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Sir Anthony Hart said victims would at last have the satisfaction of knowing that their stories were being listened to.
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