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Inquiry Information Line opening times over Christmas 2021
The Inquiry Information Line will close at the earlier time of 1pm on Christmas Eve.
Truth Project concludes after six years
The Truth Project, part of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, has now come to a close. More than 6,000 victims and survivors of child sexual abuse have come forward to share their accounts.
Update on publication of the Child Sexual Exploitation by Organised Networks investigation report
The public hearing for the Child Sexual Exploitation by Organised Networks investigation concluded in October 2020. On closing the hearing, the Chair said that the Inquiry hoped to publish the investigation report in late summer/autumn 2021.
Report production is entering its final stages, but publication is now planned for early in the New Year. Further details will be available on our website in the next few weeks.
Victims and survivors call for more open conversation on child sexual abuse
Victims and survivors have described their hopes for a more open conversation on child sexual abuse within society, and a culture where they are not afraid to talk about their experiences.
Inquiry publishes new responses to recommendations
Today, the Inquiry has published further updates on responses to its recommendations.
Report finds multiple failings in responses to child sexual abuse claims against Lord Janner QC
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.
Over six thousand victims and survivors share their experience with the Truth Project
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.
Inquiry announces publication date for report into institutional responses to allegations of child sexual abuse involving the late Lord Janner of Braunstone QC
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.
Inquiry report finds child sexual abuse in most major UK religions
Child sexual abuse has been found in most major UK religions, according to a new report by the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse; with some found to have no child protection policies in place at all.
1,700 victims and survivors share experience with the Truth Project in writing
The Inquiry is encouraging victims and survivors of child sexual abuse to share their experience with the Truth Project in writing before it closes in October 2021. More than 1,700 survivors have now shared their experience with the Truth Project by writing to us.
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