Written questions

Offences against Children: Inquiries

Lords · Question HL11752 · Tabled 10 Nov 2025 · Home Office · Official record

Answered 24 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Baroness Nicholson of Winterbourne

To ask His Majesty's Government what role ministers will have in shaping the terms of reference for the national inquiry into group-based child sexual exploitation and abuse.

Answer

Answered by Lord Hanson of Flint, 24 Nov 2025

We are working urgently to establish the Inquiry and Baroness Casey of Blackstock is supporting this process.Our immediate priority is appointing a Chair with the credibility and experience to lead the inquiry, ensuring a trauma-informed approach to engag...