The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse

The Inquiry

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse published 19 reports on 15 investigations covering a wide range of institutions. These reports were used by the Chair and Panel to help inform findings and shape recommendations to better protect children in the future. 

The Report

On 20 October 2022, the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse published its final statutory Report, which was presented to Parliament pursuant to section 26 of the Inquiries Act 2005. In accordance with the Inquiry's Terms of Reference, the Report sets out the main findings about the extent to which state and non-state institutions failed in their duty of care to protect children from sexual abuse and exploitation and makes recommendations for reform. 

The full report can be found here: https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20221215051709/https://www.iicsa.org.uk/key-documents/31216/view/report-independent-inquiry-into-child-sexual-abuse-october-2022_0.pdf