Offences against Children: Inquiries
Commons · Question 86262 · Tabled 29 Oct 2025 · Home Office · Official record
Answered 13 Nov 2025
Question
Asked by Chris Philp
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many people applied for the role of Chair of the National Inquiry into Group-Based Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.
Answer
Answered by Jess Phillips, 13 Nov 2025
Chairs of national inquiries established under the Inquiries Act 2005, are appointed directly by Ministers. Under section 3 of the Act, the Minister who sets up the inquiry has the power to appoint the Chair and any other panel members.As has long been co...