Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse: Children outside the UK

Thursday 9th January 2020 Written Statements

[The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Priti Patel)]

Today the independent inquiry into child sexual abuse has published its latest report, which can be found at www.iicsa.orq.uk.

This report relates to its investigation into children outside the UK. I pay tribute to the strength and courage of the victims and survivors who have shared their experiences to ensure the inquiry can deliver its vital work.

The Government will review this report and consider how to respond to its content in due course.

I would like to thank Professor Jay and her panel for their continued work to uncover the truth, expose what went wrong in the past and to learn the lessons for the future.

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