Statement on Butler-Sloss announcement

On the breaking news that Baroness Elizabeth Butler Sloss has stepped down as chair of the inquiry into allegations of child abuse involving Westminster and Whitehall, Caroline Lucas MP said: 

"Her decision is the right one and I welcome it. That the Government ever placed her into this position demonstrates a significant lack of judgement on its part and lack of regard for those survivors at the centre of this crucial inquiry.

"That the survivors and the general public can have complete confidence in it is vital. Nothing can detract from what must be a transparent and trusted investigatory process." 

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