MPs receive reports on Charity Commission’s failings in sexual abuse probes

The Charity Commission said it does not believe the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman has the remit to give recommendations (Peter Byrne/PA) - (PA Archive)

Reports have been laid before Parliament which detail how the Charity Commission mishandled investigations into two charities over sexual abuse cases.

Flaws by the Charity Commission in one case had led to complainant Lara Hall feeling “suicidal”, according to the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO).