Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse

Debate between Lord Bishop of Chichester and Lord Winston
Thursday 20th December 2018

(6 years, 10 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Bishop of Chichester Portrait The Lord Bishop of Chichester
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It was given in a public session; it was streamed live, and a transcript was made. Both the transcript and the stream are available on the IICSA website.

Lord Winston Portrait Lord Winston (Lab)
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Was it cross-examined?

Lord Bishop of Chichester Portrait The Lord Bishop of Chichester
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It was an inquiry and not a judicial court. There was, as I have described, robust examination, but there was never what I would call cross-examination which led to intimidation. I was asked clearly and cogently about my knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding procedures. I would not say that I was cross-examined. They wanted the information and knowledge that I had; they did not want to cross-examine me.

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