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Inquiry finds almost half of child sexual abuse survivors are disabled

30 January 2020

New research from the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse has found almost half of victims and survivors who have come forward to its Truth Project have an illness or condition that affects their lives.

Inquiry report finds gaps in UK legal system are allowing known offenders to sexually abuse children abroad

9 January 2020

The Inquiry has published its report on the protection of children outside the UK, focusing on the legal measures designed to prevent British child sex abusers from offending overseas.

Inquiry hearing centre announcement

18 December 2019

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse will share its hearing centre with the Undercover Policing Inquiry (UCPI).

Inquiry publishes decision in respect of Medomsley case study

5 December 2019

The Inquiry has today (5 December) published a Determination in respect of the case study concerning Medomsley Youth Detention Centre, part of the Children in Custodial Institutions investigation.

Extra hearing day in Accountability and Reparations Phase Two investigation

3 December 2019

An extra sitting day in the second phase of the Accountability and Reparations investigation will be held on 5 February 2020.

Three days of public hearings in this phase were held from 26-28 November, focusing on the law of limitation and potential redress schemes.

New research explores children and young people’s views on online sexual harm

14 November 2019

The Inquiry has published new research exploring children and young people’s perspectives on online sexual harm and the education they receive on this in school.

Survivors of child sexual abuse invited to share views on access to records

8 November 2019

Survivors of child sexual abuse who have struggled to access their childhood records are being invited to speak to the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse.

Victims and survivors tell Inquiry that physical and sexual abuse was endemic in children’s homes and residential care

7 November 2019

New research from the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse found that 39 percent of children sexually abused in residential care also experienced physical abuse - and a fear of retribution stopped many victims from speaking out.

Inquiry announces final investigation into Effective Leadership of Child Protection

1 November 2019

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse has announced a new investigation into Effective Leadership of Child Protection. The investigation will focus on practical experience of leadership and management.

Applications open to join Victims and Survivors Consultative Panel

28 October 2019

The Inquiry is inviting applications from survivors of child sexual abuse to join its Victims and Survivors Consultative Panel (VSCP).

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