Fresh allegations of a culture of violence at a prestigious Catholic school when it was run by the Christian Brothers raise some uncomfortable questions
Rough treatment

Former pupils at St Mary’s claim that they were in constant fear of physical punishment
photo: alamy/classic stock, h. armstrong roberts
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