Clerical abuse inquiry to be launched in the North

A major inquiry into the abuse of children in institutions run by the Catholic church and the state is to be launched in the North, it was announced today.

Clerical abuse inquiry to be launched in the North

A major inquiry into the abuse of children in institutions run by the Catholic church and the state is to be launched in the North, it was announced today.

The Stormont Executive confirmed the probe will be phased in over the next two years and will be empowered to compel the release of records and the cooperation of witnesses.

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