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IICSA published its final Report in October 2022. This website was last updated in January 2023.

Allegations of child sexual abuse linked to Westminster

An overarching inquiry into allegations of child sexual abuse and exploitation involving people of public prominence associated with Westminster. (This investigation is now complete.)

This investigation considered evidence relating to allegations of child sexual abuse committed by persons of public prominence associated with Westminster and how these came to light; the findings of relevant investigations; whether there is evidence of conspiracy, cover-up, interference or tolerance in relation to child sexual abuse committed by persons of public prominence associated with Westminster; whether governmental, political and law enforcement institutions were aware of and took appropriate steps; and whether there are adequate safeguarding and child protection policies in place within political parties, government departments and agencies.  

Next Steps:

This investigation has now finished.

The public hearing into this investigation concluded in March 2019. A report was published in February 2020 and is available here. Responses to recommendations made in this report can be found here.

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