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Scottish Catholic Church dealt with 15 abuse allegations last year

Seven clergymen were accused along with 6 lay members of the Church. Its confirmed 10 of the allegations made were of sexual abuse in some form, 3 also involved physical abuse. 2 were of physical abuse and 1 of emotional abuse, and 2 were allegations of verbal abuse.

The Church says all the allegations were reported to the Statutory Authorities with 10 cases reported to the Police.

The 5 not reported related to shouting at a group of children, poor boundaries and 3 related to an abuse of power.

None were regarded as illegal actions but did require an active response from the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor and Bishop.

Despite the allegations being raised no prosecutions have been made, however three of alleged perpetrators have been removed from ministry.

The details have been revealed in the Diocesan Safeguarding Audit for 2013.

Speaking about the report, a spokesman for the Church said: "The Catholic Church in Scotland seeks to safeguard the welfare of people of all ages who are involved in whatever capacity with the Church and its organisations.

"The publication of this audit is an example of the commitment to transparency and openness made previously by Scotland's Catholic Bishops.

"The external "Review of Safeguarding Protocols and Procedures" being conducted by Dr. Andrew McLellan will report in 2015 and the Statistical Review of all Historic Cases of Abuse from 1947-2005 will be published at that time also."

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