Another recommendation the government has committed to is the creation of a child protection agency, which would be an independent body to enforce good practice and drive reforms.
In a statement, the Home Office said it was “committed to taking robust action to better safeguard children from child sexual abuse, learn from past failings, and ensure victims and survivors receive appropriate care and support”.
Minister for Safeguarding, Jess Phillips, has also met with Professor Alexis Jay, who chaired the IICSA inquiry, as well as survivors and child protection experts to move things forward, it said.
“We are working to ensure that all sectors, including front-line professionals, industry, civil society and with police, law enforcement and international partners, all step up and redouble their efforts to combat and safeguard children from this horrific crime.”
