Statement: Independent Panel Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse
4 February 2015 (updated on 4 February 2015)
Home Secretary, Theresa May, made a statement in the House of Commons on Wednesday 4 February 2015, on the Independent Panel Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse.
Shadow Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, responded on behalf of the Opposition.
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House of Commons Library analysis
The House of Commons Library produces briefing papers to inform MPs and their staff of key issues. The papers contain factual information and a range of opinions on each subject, and aim to be politically impartial.
The Library has published a briefing paper on general background information about the Independent Panel Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse which was established in July 2014 by the Home Secretary, Theresa May.
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