The "wettest" cities in Scotland have been revealed in new research, with two claiming the top spots for the whole of Great Britain.
08.04.2024 - 04:07 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Nicky Campbell says he feels “crushed” by the abuse he suffered at a top private school as he demanded better support for victims.
The BBC star was beaten by evil John Brownlee when he was a schoolboy at Edinburgh Academy and was in court when the sadistic bully was found to have carried out abuse spanning 20 years. Now Nicky has told the Daily Record that those who suffer abuse in schools and care homes are left scarred for life and require more support to help them lead normal lives.
He has called on the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI), currently investigating crimes committed at schools and care homes across the country, to recommend a package of full support for victims as well as cash compensation. In an exclusive interview, the radio and TV broadcaster admitted the abuse he suffered and his fight for justice have left him traumatised.
He said: “At times it has crushed me. The toll on my beloved wife and daughters has been heavy because they have had to pick up the pieces. But it has all been worth it.”
Calling for action to help victims, he said: “I don’t think many people can doubt that there are connections between abuse in childhood and substance addiction, chaotic lifestyles, homelessness, broken marriages and many other negatives in life.
“Organisations that work with the people affected tell us abuse in childhood is a common factor, so maybe the SCAI needs to suggest a research study to confirm those links, and then it might lead to a plan of action.
“The inquiry is giving people a voice, and that’s a good thing, and it will make recommendations aimed at preventing similar abuse in future, but it should also be looking at ways to repair lives already broken.
“We cannot say to people who are leading lives far
The "wettest" cities in Scotland have been revealed in new research, with two claiming the top spots for the whole of Great Britain.
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