Prof Alexis Jay: Time for Action, Not More Inquiries

Landmark Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse

The time has passed for more inquiries. Victims and survivors "have had enough of inquiries, consultations, and discussions," the chair of a landmark inquiry into child sexual abuse in England and Wales has said.

Asked if a new national inquiry would hinder the implementation of her recommendations, Professor Alexis Jay said: "It would certainly cause delays." Prof Jay told BBC Radio 4's Today programme she was "very unhappy with the politicisation of child sexual exploitation" done in a "very uninformed way."

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Conclusion

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sex Abuse highlights the urgent need for action rather than more inquiries.