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Police to investigate child abuse at Magdalene Laundries

written by cassoscoop October 6, 2021
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The former Good Shepherd Convent in Derry

THE PSNI has said it will now start an investigation into allegations of physical and sexual abuse involving Mother and Baby Homes and Magdalene Laundries.

A report was published on Tuesday detailing research and recommendations made around allegations of abuse in the homes and Magdalene Laundries in Derry, Belfast and Newry.

The Truth Recovery Design Team has called for a public inquiry to be held into institutions for unmarried mothers.

Women said they were detained against their will, used as unpaid labour and had to give up babies for adoption.

The PSNI say a dedicated team of officers are ready and waiting to investigate reports of these crimes.

Detective Chief Superintendent Anthony McNally, Head of PSNI’s Public Protection Branch said: “The Police Service of Northern Ireland welcomes the publication of this report.

“We also recognise the profound impact on the lives of those who were in Mother and Baby Homes and Magdalene Laundries, and the concerns of the wider public on how they were operated.

“Specially trained officers within our Historical Child Abuse Team will be investigating all allegations of non-recent physical and sexual abuse against residents of these homes.

“We have, from today, launched dedicated reporting mechanisms to make it easier for people to come forward to us with information.

“All reports we receive will be examined thoroughly and any criminality detected will be robustly investigated.

“I would encourage anyone who has been the victim of non-recent abuse or any criminal act arising out of these homes, or who has information likely to assist an investigation into a criminal act committed, to please come forward and report this.

“We care about what you have to say, will listen and support you, and will act to keep you and others safe.”

Anyone wishing to contact the dedicated Mother and Baby Homes and Magdalene Laundries Investigative Team can do so via the following options:

Email: MotherBabyHomes.Magdalenelaundries@psni.police.uk

Direct line (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm): 02890 901728

Outside of office hours you can call 101 to speak to a call handler from the Police Service of Northern Ireland who will pass on your details to the dedicated investigation team to make direct contact.

The PSNI say officers will deal with any matters reported in a sensitive manner and will, where possible, progress matters through investigation.

Police to investigate child abuse at Magdalene Laundries was last modified: October 9th, 2021 by cassoscoop

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