Aberdeen abuse victims criticise Boys’ Brigade compensation wait

Laura Connor, the head of the Survivors Team at Thompsons, said: “We are pursuing many similar cases against the Boys’ Brigade and unfortunately their continual defences are causing more harm to survivors.

“Whilst we support our clients through this process and are confident that we will secure financial justice for them, it is incredibly frustrating that matters are not being dealt with swiftly”.

The Boys’ Brigade told BBC Scotland News it could not comment on specific cases.

However the organisation said in a statement: “The Boys’ Brigade is concerned and saddened to learn of any incident where a child or young person has experienced abuse within the organisation and our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of these crimes.

“The Boys’ Brigade is committed to prioritising the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in everything we do, including through a safer recruitment process for our volunteer leaders who run activities in over 700 local BB groups across the country.”

The statement added: “We have robust safeguarding policies, guidance, training and procedures in place, which are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain current and in line with changing legislation.”