Abuse survivor compensation scheme passed by MSPs
The Bill will create a financial compensation scheme for survivors of historic abuse (Dominic Lipinski/PA)
MSPs have voted to create a compensation scheme for survivors of historical abuse.
The Redress for Survivors (Historical Child Abuse in Care) (Scotland) Bill will create Redress Scotland, a new body designed to administer the payments of up to £100,000 for survivors.
MSPs voted unanimously to pass the Bill into law.
However, the scheme has been criticised over its use of a waiver for those who receive a payment, meaning they are barred from taking legal action against organisations they allege abused them.