BBC Jimmy Savile abuse report delayed at police request

‘The publication of the report into sexual abuse at the BBC has been delayed after police said it could prejudice ongoing investigations.

Publication of Dame Janet Smith’s inquiry has been delayed several times with the latest statement in March putting the timeline for publication as the second half of May.

The inquiry said the report, which took evidence from more than 475 witnesses, has been completed and that it has “reluctantly” taken the decision to delay publication.’

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