Solicitor Alan Collins, of UK law firm Slater and Gordon, who is representing 59 abuse victims considering giving evidence to the inquiry, said that many of his clients may be reluctant to take part in the process.
He was speaking as the inquiry began at St Paul’s Centre yesterday with a pledge from inquiry chairman Frances Oldham, QC, that the investigation would be fearless, open and transparent in its pursuit of the truth.
• See Friday’s JEP for full report
• Watch a video of the opening address by inquiry chairman Frances Oldham, QC
