Calls for child abuse inquiry to ‘widen scope’

But the Scottish government said that for the inquiry to reach clear conclusions and recommendations it must focus on a set remit and time frame.

Survivors’ organisations are demanding a rethink – even though the government says this would delay the process.

Victims have said the Education Secretary who announced the inquiry must act quickly to widen the remit.

The Labour party said the inquiry – which was announced by the Scottish government a year ago – would not be able to investigate many cases of abuse, unlike similar investigations in other countries.

It also called for a compensation scheme to be set up to help victims.

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