Dismantle the child abuse inquiry and focus on learning lessons for the future | Simon Jenkins

There is rightly sympathy for those who suffered in the past, but resources need to be put into child protection for today’s needs and tomorrow’s victims

The inquiry into historical sex abuse of children was never fit for purpose and should be dismantled. Something may then be salvaged from the wreck. Like too many inquiries into past history, it was flawed from the start. The reason is that it confused two separate issues, a public interest in the failings of public administration, and a desi...