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Martin Ford 03 June 2025

Abuse audit delayed

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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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For more on this topic, check out: Getting prepared for local child sexual exploitation inquiries.

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