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Victims and survivors of child sexual abuse have said they hope to help others by sharing their experience.
The Inquiry has published new research into child sexual abuse in custodial institutions, which finds children faced exceptionally sadistic treatment. Often, they were left completely isolated and had no way to escape the sexual abuse and violence.
The Inquiry has launched a new dedicated section on its website to provide updates on institutional responses to its recommendations.
The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse has today announced that following the suspension of the Child Protection in Religious Organisations and Settings public hearing due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it hopes to resume the hearing via video conference at 10.30 am on 11 May 2020.
The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse has today published new research exploring the many challenges staff in residential schools face to safeguard pupils and handle child sexual abuse.
The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse has today (12 March) published its report on the Internet and Child Sexual Abuse.
The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse has today announced that the public hearing into institutional responses to allegations of child sexual abuse involving the late Lord Janner of Braunstone QC will commence on 12 October 2020.
Issues relating to the anonymity of a witness mean that much of the hearing will be held in closed session.
The Chair’s determination can be found here.
The Inquiry has today (3 March 2020) published a summary of victims and survivors’ views on access to records.
Members of the Inquiry’s Victims and Survivors Forum were asked about their experiences of accessing childhood records, the barriers they faced and any impacts.
58 Forum members discussed the issues at a series of events around England and Wales in November 2019. A further 25 members completed an online questionnaire.
The Inquiry has today published its Westminster report, which finds political institutions have significantly failed in their responses to allegations of child sexual abuse for decades.
The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse has today announced that Christopher ‘Kit’ Shellam and Nujoji Calvocoressi will join the Victims and Survivors Consultative Panel.