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FBGA Press Statement concerning Marion Scott at the Scottish Sunday Mail and Mr Chris Daly, with regard to the article dated 15th March 2009 concerning abuse charity Open Secret and other matters. This statement, which FBGA believe to be factually honest, open and transparent with regard to these issues and the matters raised by others, including Mr Daly. FBGA, 27/03/09 (PDF format).
Statement concerning FBGA and its representatives regarding past and current issues concerning the FBGA group and its representatives. The FBGA group feel this update is appropriate at this time to set the record straight and follows a recent demand to remove FBGA articles concerning Chris Daly, formerly of INCAS, and a National Reference Group representative 24/07/09 (PDF format).
Following on from recent events and the false and malicious allegations made against the FBGA group and its founders, FBGA are asking the question, Do FBGA as a group have a "right" to highlight and raise legitimate issues in a transparent manner concerning so called Survivors? FBGA believe they do and must do to protect the FBGA group’s honesty and integrity (PDF format).
FBGA's forthright response to the false and malicious allegations concerning its founding members and the Scottish official confirming that the false claims and allegations concerning FBGA did not occur and were inaccurate and simply untruthful (PDF format).
The false and malicious allegations concerning two founding member of FBGA, being passed around while the Subgroup was in progress. Our sincere thanks to the individual who brought this to the group's attention (PDF format).FBGA are pleased to announce that they attended the Miscarriages of Justice conference held in Glasgow, City Chambers 21-22 April 2008. Further updates to be announced.
Nazareth House victims lose appeal in the House of Lords full text, 21/05/2008 (PDF format).Nazareth House victims lose appeal in the House of Lords House of Lords web site, Session 2007-08.
Right to a fair trial and hearing, European Human Rights, Article 6 (PDF format).Update to all members to keep you informed about recent events concerning FBGA, 14/03/07
Email to Chris Millar from the Strathclyde Police 11/02/07, confirming that they will not investigate abuse complaints with regards to Quarriers Homes (PDF format).Statement of December 2007 by FBGA regarding the Truth and Reconciliation Commission proposed by Lord Clyde, Professor Marshall and Bronwen Cohen in The Herald.
Scottish Bishops' letter to Cumberlege Commission, 02/11/2006. Scottish Bishops deny that widespread sexual abuse took place in Scottish Catholic administered institutions and continue to question whether any physical abuse occured in religious run instititutions North of the Border (PDF format).
Report of Independent Commission into Child Abuse in Ireland, 2006 (PDF format).
English Law Commission No 270 "Limitation of Actions". See pages 65-75 on the recommendations for law to be extended on Time-bar (PDF format).Dumfries and Galloway Council is considering creating a special post to help house convicted sex offenders, August 2007. Effie Climibie, another former care worker of Quarriers Homes, is convicted. Nazareth House three fail in their appeal. Another ex-employee of Quarriers found guilty of abusing children. Media Statements made by Quarriers. Heather Porteous contacts victim & accuses the police of offering victims money. Quarriers propose a conference into "Historical Abuse" issues. Another broken promise by Quarriers. The FBGA is disappointed that Quarriers did not see fit to hold the Historical Abuse Conference that they eagerly announced in front of the Culture Minister Tessa Jowell and the Media in Bath. Victims call for former directors of Quarriers Homes to be charged: Full recording of Colin Adams interview with David Whelan. Two emails in support of the call for a full public inquiry into Quarriers: from Harry Aitken. Former Quarriers' children attack the hypocrisy of the Save the Church Committee. |