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The media centre provides useful documents for journalists interested in the Inquiry public hearings and investigation reports. Timetables, press releases, summaries and a range of images and logos are also available. 

‘I am still alive ... I am a survivor ... this is why I am speaking to you’ Child sexual abuse survivors hope to help others by sharing experiences

28 April 2020

Victims and survivors of child sexual abuse have said they hope to help others by sharing their experience. 

New Truth Project research finds children sexually abused in custodial institutions faced extreme violence and sadism

23 April 2020

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.

Inquiry launches new recommendations section

7 April 2020

The Inquiry has launched a new dedicated section on its website to provide updates on institutional responses to its recommendations.

Inquiry announces update on public hearings

6 April 2020

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.  

New research explores challenges residential schools face to protect children from sexual abuse

2 April 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.

Inquiry report finds risk of immeasurable harm to children from internet

12 March 2020

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse has today (12 March) published its report on the Internet and Child Sexual Abuse.

Inquiry provides an update to the investigation into institutional responses to allegations of child sexual abuse involving the late Lord Janner of Braunstone QC

5 March 2020

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.

Inquiry publishes summary of victims and survivors' views on access to records

3 March 2020

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.

Inquiry finds Westminster failed significantly in responses to child sexual abuse

25 February 2020

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.

Two new members join Inquiry’s Victims and Survivors Consultative Panel

19 February 2020

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.

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