UNITED KINGDOM
BBC News
Professor Alexis Jay, who led the Rotherham abuse inquiry, is to be the new chairwoman of the inquiry into child sex abuse in England and Wales.
The appointment was announced by the home secretary after the resignation of judge Dame Lowell Goddard last week.
Prof Jay was already among the panel of advisers taking part in the independent investigation into claims made against public and private institutions.
She becomes the fourth head after the three previous chairwomen stood down.
Home Secretary Amber Rudd said: “The independent inquiry has a vital role to play in exposing the failure of public bodies and other major organisations to prevent systematic child sexual abuse.
“I’m delighted Professor Alexis Jay has agreed to chair the inquiry. She has a strong track record in uncovering the truth and I have no doubt she will run this independent inquiry with vigour, compassion and courage.”
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