UNITED KINGDOM
The Times
David Brown
Calls for Baroness Butler-Sloss to be removed as head of the inquiry into historical claims of child abuse intensified yesterday following further lurid allegations against political figures.
The government is considering appointing a co-chairman of the independent panel following growing concerns about the former judge’s close links to the establishment.
James Brokenshire, a Home Office minister, said the department was “working on” the idea of appointing a co-chairman from a panel of experts.
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