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'Daunting' task ahead for child sex abuse inquiry

The chair of a major independent inquiry into historical child sexual abuse has warned of the "daunting" task ahead as it was officially opened.

Judge Lowell Goddard said the abuse of children had left "scars" on society as well as the victims.

The inquiry - which was set up last year amid claims of an establishment cover-up - has been beset by controversies and delays, including the resignation of two previous chairs.

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Abuse inquiry will cost millions and 'could take 10 years'

Labour MP Keith Vaz. Credit: PA

The inquiry into allegations of child sex abuse by a VIP paedophile ring will cost millions and probably will not finish within five years, a Labour MP has warned.

Keith Vaz, who chairs the Home Affairs Select Committee, told BBC's Victoria Derbyshire show it "could take up to 10 years".

Already the inquiry has cost £1.2 million before it has even begun, which equates to just under £5,000 a day.

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