Did anyone see the interview with one of his victims on Good Morning Britain this morning? Christ on a bike. The guy said, in a matter-of-fact sort of way that Smyth used to cane him on the arse a couple of hundred lashes once a week or so and he had to wear nappies because of the blood.

Same old story, different actors. Somehow leaders convince themselves again and again that ‘protecting the organisation’ is more important than integrity and decency.

So he should. I don’t know how he could live with himself knowing he’s allowed the guy to continue his abuse.