Dame Lowell Goddard QC has resigned as Chair of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse. In a brief letter of resignation, she merely told the new Home Secretary, Amber Rudd:

“I regret to advise that I am offering you my resignation as Chair of the Independent Inquiry into Institutional Child Sexual Abuse, with immediate effect. I trust you will accept this decision.”

Dame Lowell later released a full statement, as follows: Continue reading →