Edinburgh Academy pupils suffered 'dreadful abuse' over four decades
Edinburgh Academy pupils suffered 'dreadful abuse'

Pupils at Edinburgh Academy suffered "dreadful abuse" over a 40-year period, an inquiry has found.

Lady Smith, who has chaired the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry, detailed four decades of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse at the school.

School Focused on Reputation

She said the school focused on protecting its reputation and ignored complaints.

Lady Smith also named four serial perpetrators of the abuse, including two who went on to offend at other schools.

Inquiry Findings

This is a breaking news story. Further details are expected to emerge as the inquiry continues.