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Sarah Ward

Teacher acquitted of child abuse claims allegations ‘motivated by compensation’

Lady Smith is chairwoman of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (PA) - (PA Media)

A teacher who was acquitted of abusing children claimed he believed many allegations were made due to people hoping for compensation, an inquiry has heard.

The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry is investigating abuse in residential settings including boarding schools, religious establishments and foster care.

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