CHILD ABUSE

Abuse audit delayed

A nationwide audit of child abuse has been delayed, safeguarding minister Jess Phillips has confirmed.

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By Martin Ford | 03 June 2025
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A nationwide audit of child abuse has been delayed, safeguarding minister Jess Phillips has confirmed.

Baroness Louise Casey's audit, established to look into group-based child sexual exploitation and abuse, was due to be published last month.

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