Summary

  • Major report into Historical Institutional Child Abuse in Northern Ireland is being published

  • The inquiry examined allegations of abuse in children's homes and other residential institutions from 1922 to 1995

  • It was set up four years ago and heard evidence from hundreds of people

  • Report finds that some children's homes run by churches and charities in NI were the scene of widespread abuse and mistreatment of young residents

Live Reporting

  1. Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry: Major report due

    A major report into historical institutional child abuse in Northern Ireland is due to be published this morning. 

    HIA

    The inquiry was set up four years ago to look into allegations of child abuse in children's homes and other residential institutions in Northern Ireland between 1922 to 1995.