It is clear that the head of the inquiry, Sir Brian Langstaff, had a career as a lawyer, not as a diplomat.
He has accused successive governments of “institutional defense” over the scandal of undermining the public interest.
This, he suggested, contributed to hiding the truth for decades.
It is “indefensible” for ministers to repeat statements at the time that victims received the best possible care.
This afternoon Rishi Sunak apologized for decades of government action.
And just as previous Labor governments resisted a full public inquiry, Sir Keir Starmer said he was “sorry”.
But Langstaff did more than simply conduct historical research. His report is now touching raw political nerves.
he said this the current Although the government appeared to be “working at a slow pace” on compensation,
And the lack of redress, they say, perpetuates the injustices suffered by surviving victims.
The Government has made interim payments and the Prime Minister has revealed that details of a “comprehensive” compensation scheme will be announced tomorrow.
But Mr Langstaff is not buying the government’s argument that planning cannot begin until a full report is submitted.