UNITED KINGDOM
The Independent
Lizzie Dearden
“Certain people of public prominence associated with Westminster” are to be investigated in Britain’s largest-ever public inquiry into child abuse.
Anglican and Catholic churches, children’s homes and councils in Lambeth, Nottinghamshire and Rochdale are also among the 12 separate investigations launched by the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse.
Justice Lowell Goddard, who took over as head of the probe following the resignation of two previous chairwomen, gave an update on its progress in London today.
“The investigation will focus on high-profile allegations of child sexual abuse involving current or former members of parliament, senior civil servants, government advisers and members of intelligence and security agencies,” she said.
“It will consider allegations of cover-up and conspiracy and review the adequacy of law enforcement responses to these allegations.“
The Home Secretary announced the probe up last year following claims of a high-level cover up of historic abuse but it has been beset by delays and controversy.
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