NSPCC 'surprised' at lack of Macur recommendations

It is surprising that, four years after the Government launched a review into the Waterhouse report that was so widely criticised, there are so few recommendations. The horrors of the north Wales child abuse scandal will haunt our country for many years to come and undoubtedly, many of those who voiced their concern at the time those, including those who have taken the brave step to disclose their experiences will be surprised and disappointed by today’s findings.

The publication of the Macur review has been a lengthy, drawn out process, revealing barely anything and our worry is that this risks deterring victims from coming forward. We hope that, in the future, such reviews will be conducted as swiftly as possible. There is still an ongoing criminal investigation into historic allegations that needs to ensure survivors voices are heard and perpetrators brought to justice.