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The child abuse inquiry: What have we learned since Jimmy Savile?

The child abuse inquiry: What have we learned since Jimmy Savile?

FromThe Story


The child abuse inquiry: What have we learned since Jimmy Savile?

FromThe Story

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Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Oct 19, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Ten years ago, the Jimmy Savile affair shocked the nation, sparking a moral panic about child abuse and institutional cover ups. In response, the government launched a national inquiry in 2014. This week, after eight years and over £180m spent, the Independent Inquiry on Child Sexual Abuse will release its final report. So what have we learned - and what has the inquiry achieved?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.If you've been affected by issues raised in this episode, you can call Victim Support's 24/7 support line on 08 08 168 911. Guest: Sean O’Neill, senior writer, The Times. Host: David Aaronovitch.Clips: Channel 4 News, Sky News, 5 News, BBC News, ITV News, UK Parliament, IICSA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Oct 19, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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