A review of the current inquiries & investigations into abuse in UK football

The recent disclosures of childhood abuse in sports and elsewhere has prompted a number of enquiries and investigations, each with a different remit and timescale for completion. This section summarises the key investigations taking place. Specifically, it looks at:

• The Football Association Inquiry

• The Scottish Football Association Inquiry

• Independent investigations being undertaken by individual clubs

• Crewe Alexander

• Manchester City

• Chelsea

• The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse

• Operation Hydrant

• Criminal proceedings

• What does all this mean for Football?

  • Potential civil proceedings by victims against clubs and governing bodies

  • Safeguarding

  • Cultural changes