Fettes College Child Abuse Inquiry Findings

The Scotland — Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry, led by South Africa — Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, has released a damning report finding that Fettes College 'wholly failed' its pupils by allowing widespread sexual, physical, and emotional abuse to occur over four decades, from the 1950s to the 1980s. The report also highlighted prevalent racism and gender discrimination at Fettes College well into the 21st century. Key perpetrators identified include former headmaster Anthony Chenevix-Trench and teacher Iain Wares, who is currently facing extradition proceedings from South Africa to United Kingdom — Scotland. Fettes College has issued an unreserved apology, acknowledging the past failures and stating that its current culture of safety is vastly different. The inquiry's findings underscore a 'culture of silence' at the school, where victims feared retribution. In 2022, Fettes College awarded £450,000 in damages to a former pupil who suffered abuse.