Survivors demand removal of Lady Smith from child abuse inquiry

In Scotland, former pupils who have alleged abuse at prestigious independent schools are calling for the dismissal of Lady Smith, chairwoman of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry. They have expressed grievances over her handling of the inquiry, claiming that she has shown favoritism towards the administrators of private schools and has undermined whistleblowers revealing misconduct. In a letter directed to John Swinney, Scotland's first minister, 28 survivors outlined their distress regarding Lady Smith's conduct during the investigation, arguing that it has made an already traumatic process even more difficult for victims. The inquiry has countered these accusations, asserting that claims of bias are erroneous and without foundation.