Victims snub Westminster child sex probe

Victims of alleged historical child abuse have told Theresa May (pictured)
they are withdrawing support from the Government’s paedophile inquiry

Victims of alleged historical child abuse have told Theresa May they are withdrawing support from the Government’s paedophile inquiry.

A total of 23 individuals sent the Home Secretary a letter claiming the inquiry was ‘not fit for purpose’.

It came ahead of a crunch meeting today between Mrs May and some of the largest groups for child sex abuse victims which could lead to the inquiry being undermined.

Peter Saunders, chief executive of the National Association for People Abused in Childhood, said his organisation had not signed the letter – but insisted it echoed the views of the other abuse survivors.

He said Mrs May must pledge to give the beleaguered inquiry extra powers, including granting it statutory powers to compel witnesses to give evidence and to properly consult victims’ groups.  (more...)

Victims snub Westminster child sex probe: 23 individuals send letters to Theresa May claiming inquiry is 'not fit for purpose'