Child abuse inquiry refuses to publish evidence on Gove phone call claim

It was alleged the then home secretary tried to find out about an active investigation into a Catholic priest in 2010

A public inquiry has refused to publish evidence that could shed light on an allegation that Michael Gove intervened in a child sexual abuse investigation.

He has been accused of trying, during his time as education secretary, to find out about an investigation into a priest suspected of abusing a boy at a boarding school.

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from Children | The Guardian http://bit.ly/2RKHM8F