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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Publication of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse Final Report

20 October 2022 · Home Office

Proposed by Grant Shapps Con Welwyn Hatfield

Children & FamiliesSafeguarding & DBS

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At a glance

Key points

  • Publication of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse Final Report laid in Parliament on 2022-10-20
  • Grant Shapps stated the government will work with partners to support victims and survivors
  • The government plans to pursue perpetrators and safeguard children based on the report's recommendations

Issue summary

The publication of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse Final Report, which investigates institutional failings in protecting children from sexual abuse across England and Wales.

Action requested

The minister has laid a copy of the Inquiry’s report in Parliament and will provide a further statement to the House on this landmark report at the earliest opportunity. The government will work with partners to support victims and survivors, pursue perpetrators, and safeguard children based on the report's recommendations.

Key facts

  • Report publication date: midday today.
  • Inquiry duration: seven years.
  • Geographic scope: England and Wales.
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