Fornethy survivors condemn former teacher’s sentence

Patricia Baxter was described as a 'cruel and sadistic' woman.

“It’s like we’ve been abused all over again” – the reaction of a Fornethy House survivor to the sentence handed down to the teacher who abused her.

Patricia Baxter, formerly Robertson, was described as a “cruel and sadistic” woman who had shown no remorse for force feeding children as young as five their own vomit – as well as physically assaulting others.

A judge at the High Court in Glasgow said the main factor in not sending her to jail was her age.

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Last updated Dec 3rd, 2025 at 19:26

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