Days four to eight of the Inquiry

Day four to eight of the Inquiry continue to hear the most compelling evidence of the widespread failures to protect vulnerable individuals. Some of the most compelling and distressing evidence was heard in camera and not allowed to be streamed. David Enright and Sam Stein QC continued to represent the victims and survivors of some of the most serious child sexual abuse.
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David Enright said of the evidence that he heard that:

​“I have spent the last 8 days at the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse public inquiry (Roman Catholic Church Module), 7 more days to go. This morning a disabled woman gave evidence of the abuse she suffered at the hands of a senior Benedictine Monk. Her evidence was beyond words. As parts of her statement were read out to the Court she involuntarily put her hands to her ears and rocked in her seat. I wept as I listened. I can only hope that this public inquiry, the latest in a long line, finally draws a line.”

David also noted that the BBC reported similar issues continuing to this day – report here

The transcripts of the hearing can be found here
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Howe + Co continue to represent a large number of Core Participants, not just in the Roman Catholic Inquiry but also in the wider Inquiry.