Scotland Pays £20m+ to Historic Child Abuse Victims: John Swinney Confirms.
Scotland has announced a compensation fund of over £20m for victims of historic child abuse in care homes. The announcement comes after years of campaigning by survivors and a lengthy inquiry into the abuse. The Scottish Government has said that the payments will be made to those who were abused in care between 1937 and 2020.
Scotland to Compensate Historic Child Abuse Victims
The Scottish Government has pledged over £20m to compensate victims of historic child abuse in care homes. The payments will be made to those who were abused between 1937 and 2020, and will be based on the severity of the abuse suffered. The announcement follows years of campaigning by survivors and a lengthy inquiry into the abuse.
The Scottish Government has said that the payments will be made as part of a new redress scheme, which will also include support services for survivors. The scheme will be put in place by the end of 2021, and will be overseen by an independent panel. The payments will be funded by the Scottish Government, and will not be means-tested.
John Swinney Announces Over £20m in Payments
Scotland’s Deputy First Minister, John Swinney, has announced that over £20m will be paid to victims of historic child abuse in care homes. The payments will be made to those who suffered abuse between 1937 and 2020, and will be based on the severity of the abuse. The announcement comes after years of campaigning by survivors and a lengthy inquiry into the abuse.
Mr Swinney said that the payments were "long overdue" and expressed his hope that they would bring some closure to survivors. He also said that the Scottish Government was committed to ensuring that survivors received the support they needed. The payments will be made as part of a new redress scheme, which will also include support services for survivors.
The announcement of the compensation fund has been welcomed by survivors and campaigners. However, some have criticized the length of time it has taken to introduce the scheme, and have called for further action to be taken to prevent abuse in the future. The Scottish Government has said that it is committed to ensuring that all children in care are protected and that measures are in place to prevent abuse from occurring.
