There are 15 investigations – some have had multiple case studies, others have been more focused on specific issues or organisations. There have been hearings in most of these investigations, and reports published for some. The current position is as follows:
| Investigation | Case Study/Phase | Hearing | Report status |
| Accountability & Reparations | Phase 1 – focus on the aftermath of child sexual abuse and the legal process of claiming compensation | Concluded January 2019 | Published September 2019 |
| Accountability & Reparations | Phase 2 – Should the law of limitation be reformed and what is the potential for a redress scheme | Concluded February 2020 | There is no separate report planned (it will be included in the final report) |
| Cambridge House, Knowl View & Rochdale | Inquiry into allegations of sexual abuse and exploitation at institutions with links to Rochdale Borough Council | Concluded October 2017 | Published April 2018 |
| Child Sexual Exploitation by Organised Networks | Eight themes to be considered in connection with 6 geographic areas | September – October 2020 (delayed due to Covid 19) | Not before 2021 |
| Children in Custodial Institutions | Focus on abuse 2009-2017 | Concluded July 2018 | Published February 2019 |
| Children Outside the UK | Phase 1 – child migration | Concluded July 2017 | Published March 2018 |
| Children Outside the UK | Phase 2 – statutory framework | Concluded February 2019 | Published January 2020 |
| Effective Leadership of Child Protection | Thematic investigation focusing on practical experiences of leadership and management | December 2020 | Not before 2021 |
| Institutional Responses to allegations involving Lord Janner | Consideration of institutional responses and any undue influence | October 2020 | Not before 2021 |
| Lambeth Council | Inquiry into any institutional failures to protect children in the care of Lambeth Council | June – July 2020 | Not before 2021 |
| Nottinghamshire Councils | Inquiry into any institutional failures to protect children in the care of Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire Councils | Concluded October 2018 | Published July 2019 |
| Religious Organisations & Settings | Thematic investigation considering current child protection policies, practices and procedures | May 2020 – continuing August 2020 | Not before 2021 |
| Residential Schools | Phase 1 – residential music and special schools | Concluded October 2019 | Awaited |
| Residential Schools | Phase 2 – safeguarding procedures within the schools sector including day schools | November 2020 | Not before 2021 |
| The Anglican Church | Phase 1 – Diocese of Chichester and Peter Ball | Concluded July 2018 | Published May 2019 |
| The Anglican Church | Phase 2 – the response to allegations and the adequacy of safeguarding policies and procedures | Concluded July 2019 | Awaited |
| The Internet | Institutional responses to child sexual abuse and exploitation facilitated by the internet | Concluded May 2019 | Published March 2020 |
| The Roman Catholic Church | The English Benedictine Congregations – Ampleforth & Downside | Concluded December 2017 | Published August 2018 |
| The Roman Catholic Church | The English Benedictine Congregation – Ealing Abbey | Concluded February 2019 | Published October 2019 |
| The Roman Catholic Church | The Archdiocese of Birmingham | Concluded November 2018 | Published June 2019 |
| The Roman Catholic Church | The extent of institutional failings to protect children and consideration of the current safeguarding regime | Concluded November 2019 | Awaited |
| Westminster | Allegations of child sexual abuse and exploitation involving people of public prominence | Concluded March 2019 | Published February 2020 |
Paula Jefferson, Partner, BLM
paula.jefferson@blmlaw.com
