The Care Inspectorate (CI) and His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) have been asked by Scottish Government Ministers to lead a joint inspection working with Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) and His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education in Scotland (HMIE) into group-based child sexual abuse and exploitation. 


Related links

Statement:  17 December 2025

Letter from Scottish Government requesting National Review (pdf)

Care Inspectorate response to request for National Review (pdf)