Three years on, Britain`s child sex abuse inquiry starts hearings

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LONDON Britain`s inquiry into historical child sex abuse, dogged by problems since it was launched three years ago and leading to the resignation of three chairmen, finally began holding its first public hearings on Monday.
The inquiry will examine abuse at institutions including churches, schools and council bodies across Britain and will also consider whether allegations were covered up by police or politicians.
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the opening of the first public hearing in which the inquiry will hear live and read evidence from complainants.
"This is an important day for the work of the inquiry," chairman Alexis Jay said.
"On Monday, the inquiry began hearing evidence about those who suffered sexual abuse resulting from British child migration programs in which thousands of youngsters, many in state care, were sent out to former colonies such as Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.