Edinburgh Academy ignored decades of 'dreadful abuse' to protect reputation, inquiry finds

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Inquiry report details pupils’ accounts at Edinburgh Academy

BBC News reported on 10 November that an inquiry described abuse suffered by pupils at Edinburgh Academy over decades. The Mirror and Daily Record said the reported period spanned four decades, while The Independent said the inquiry found the school ignored abuse to protect its reputation. Borehamwood Times and Harrow Times reported that Lady Smith said some boarders lived in fear. The Independent also reported that former pupil Nicky Campbell described being haunted by memories of his school days.