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<p>Safeguarding children in St Helena is a critical priority for the St Helena Government
and the UK. There have been a number of allegations in recent years about child safety
and police corruption. In response there have been several investigations and reviews
into St Helena – including from independent police forces and from child safety NGO.
These have resulted in detailed action plans from the St Helena Government and police
service to improve their ability to protect children.</p><p>Last week, we received
further allegations of a conspiracy to cover up child abuse on St Helena from former
employees of the St Helena Government. We take such allegations extremely seriously.
In response, the then Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs agreed
to establish an independent panel of experts to investigate these specific allegations
and related matters. We hope to be able to announce further details shortly.</p>
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