Minister refuses inquiry into abuse at youth home in Spain
Long-term care minister Mirjan Sterk has refused to launch an independent investigation into a Dutch youth care scheme in which...
Minister Mirjan Sterk has rejected calls for an independent inquiry into a Dutch youth care facility in Valencia, Spain, following allegations of severe abuse against children residing there. Despite a recent investigation by Nieuwsuur revealing that children were subjected to physical and psychological torture, Sterk has stated that no investigation is necessary.
The youth care scheme, operated by Huize Soria, has received significant funding over two decades, yet Sterk has emphasized the responsibility of local councils, child protection agencies, and care providers to ensure compliance with regulations. She also admitted her lack of knowledge regarding which organizations sent children to the facility, citing the absence of a central record.
Critics, including far-right politician Ingrid Coenradie, argue that Sterk's refusal to investigate is a failure to assume responsibility.
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