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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse’s report on the extent of any institutional failures to protect children from sexual abuse within the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales

10 November 2020 · Home Office

Proposed by Priti Patel Con Witham

Children & FamiliesReligion & Faith

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse published a report on institutional failures within the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales regarding child sexual abuse protection.
  • The report details the extent of failures by institutions to protect children from sexual abuse.
  • The government will review the report and consider its response in due course.

Issue summary

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse has published a report on institutional failures within the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales regarding child sexual abuse protection.

Action requested

The government will review the report and consider how to respond to its content in due course.

Key facts

  • The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse published a report.
  • The report investigates institutional failures within the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales.
  • Professor Jay leads the Panel for the Inquiry.
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