Scotland’s Redress Scheme is for survivors of historical child abuse in care in Scotland.
It has been set up to recognise and acknowledge what happened, and the harm this abuse caused. The scheme covers:
- physical abuse
- sexual abuse
- emotional abuse
- neglect
You can apply for Scotland’s Redress Scheme if you were abuseas a child (when you were 17 years old or younger) before 1 December 2004 in Scotland and in a relevant care setting
Scotland’s Redress Scheme only covers certain care settings. These are known as “relevant care settings” and include:
children’s homes
“List D” or approved school
penal institutions, including young offenders’ institutions and borstals
residential care facilities (including hospitals) which provided long-term residential accommodation
school hostels and some other accommodation provided for a child to go to school
secure accommodation
boarded out
foster care
There are 2 types of applications for Scotland’s Redress Scheme. You can apply for either:
- a fixed rate payment of £10,000, or
- an individually assessed payment of up to £100,000
Remedy Law have represented over 77 individuals in relation to the Lambeth Redress Scheme and Director, Charles Derham, has successfully obtained awards via the Jimmy Savile Scheme and also the States of Jersey Scheme.
If you would like to be provided with representation to ensure you receive the closure and justice you deserve, please do not hesitate to make contact for specialist legal advice.
Remedy Law will not deduct anything from any award obtained in relation to the Scotland Redress Scheme