Inquiry's findings into everyday life in a laundry

The inquiry found the following about everyday life in a laundry:

• It reported, a harsh and physically demanding environment with a cold atmosphere and a rigid uncompromising work and prayer regime.
• Both verbal and psychological abuse was common.
• It was rare for a woman to have her head shaved as punishment but they had their hair cut back short in a bob.

More than 100 women were spoken to by the inquiry committee, more than half of whom are in nursing homes.