Scotland’s Redress Scheme

Part of the debate – in the Scottish Parliament at on 8 December 2021.

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Photo of Clare Adamson Clare Adamson Scottish National Party

I thank the Deputy First Minister for his statement—not just its content, marking the milestones of applications to Redress Scotland, but his reiteration of the all-important apology to victims of historical child abuse. What reassurance can he give historical child abuse victims that they will be treated with dignity, respect and compassion throughout the application process?