Overview

• Celtic FC has agreed to a seven-figure settlement covering approximately 70% of cases in the class-action lawsuit related to historical abuse at Celtic Boys Club.
• The abuse, which occurred during the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, was perpetrated by convicted paedophiles James Torbett and Frank Cairney.
• The lawsuit was made possible by Scottish group proceedings legislation introduced in 2020, allowing survivors to collectively seek justice.
• Celtic FC has abandoned its previous defense that Celtic Boys Club was a separate entity, acknowledging its historical links to the youth feeder club.
• Survivors and their legal representatives view the settlement as a significant step toward justice and accountability after years of legal and investigative efforts.