Helping protect children from sexual abuse now and in the future
Who we are
The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, chaired by Professor Alexis Jay OBE (pictured), was set up because of serious concerns that some organisations had failed and were continuing to fail to protect children from sexual abuse. Our remit is huge, but as a statutory inquiry we have unique authority to address issues that have persisted despite previous inquiries and attempts at reform.
Investigations
InvestigationsAlthough our programme of public hearings is now complete, work is ongoing and all information gathered will inform the Chair and Panel’s recommendations in the Inquiry’s Final Report.
Research
ResearchWe have an ambitious research programme which will fill gaps in the knowledge about child sexual abuse and make sure our recommendations are informed by the latest learning.
The Truth Project
Our Truth Project offers the opportunity for victims and survivors to share their experience and be respectfully heard and acknowledged. By doing so, they will help us to better understand the long term impact of abuse. Their contribution will help us make recommendations about support needs, as well as challenging our assumptions of child sexual abuse.
You can share your experience in writing up to the 31 October 2021. Find out more.
We encourage you to share your experience before the Truth Project concludes in 2021.
Experiences Shared
These are some of the experiences of child sexual abuse shared with the Truth Project. All names and identifying details have been changed.
Inquiry timeline
Discover our interactive timeline, which charts the progress of the Inquiry from its establishment in 2015 to the present day.
Quarterly Statistics
Quarterly StatisticsThe Inquiry is providing a statistical update on the three strands of our work.
Recommendations
RecommendationsThe Chair and Panel make recommendations which are published as part of the conclusions in an Inquiry report.
Get in touch
If you wish to ask a question about the Inquiry or would like to find out more about sharing your experience, please contact us, or see our Victims and survivors page. You can get in touch using any of the options below, but please don’t give details of any abuse at this stage.
- Call us on 0800 917 1000. The line is open 9am – 5pm on weekdays. Calls are free and do not show on your bill.
- Email us at contact@iicsa.org.uk.
- Write to us: Freepost IICSA INDEPENDENT INQUIRY. You do not need a stamp.
Call us on 0800 917 1000. The line is open 9am – 5pm on weekdays. Calls are free and do not show on your bill. 
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Write to us: Freepost IICSA INDEPENDENT INQUIRY. You do not need a stamp.We aim to respond to all calls, emails and letters within 15 working days, however, it may take longer to respond in busier periods.
Latest report
Latest reportThe Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse has published our Institutional responses to allegations of child sexual abuse involving the late Lord Janner of Braunstone QC investigation report.
Latest News
Latest News- There were a series of failings during police investigations involving the late Lord Janner with officers appearing reluctant to investigate child sexual abuse claims against him, a report by the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse has found.19 October
- Over six thousand victims and survivors of child sexual abuse have now shared their experience with the Truth Project, part of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse. All have made a vital contribution to the Inquiry’s work to help better protect children now and in the future.28 September
- The Inquiry will publish its 17th investigation report, Institutional responses to allegations of child sexual abuse involving the late Lord Janner of Braunstone QC, at midday on Tuesday 19 October.24 September
Victims and Survivors Consultative Panel
The Victims and Survivors Consultative Panel assists and advises the Inquiry on all aspects of its work.
Deaf Assistance
Help and support specifically curated for deaf users and organisations