Cleveland 1987 (1988) Report of the inquiry into child abuse in Cleveland 1987 Butler Sloss

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Dear National Archives,

Under the FOI Act, could you send me a digital copy of the
Cleveland 1987 (1988) Report of the inquiry into child abuse in Cleveland 1987 by Butler Sloss?

Many thanks

Yours faithfully,

Cathy Fox

foienquiry, National Archives

Dear Ms Fox,

Thank you for your enquiry of 26 April 2016 regarding obtaining a digital copy of the Cleveland Report of the inquiry into child abuse in Cleveland in 1987.

The National Archives does not hold a copy of the final version of this report. I have searched through our collections and we do hold final draft copies of this report. These records are open with the following references

BN 68/294: Final version: short version extracted from the complete text; submission; draft statements and correspondence regarding publication; correspondence regarding the Children and Family Services Bill; amendments

BN 68/295: Final draft of full length version (pages 1 - 162)

BN 68/296: Final draft of full length version (pages 163 - 320)

The National Archives also holds a large number of other records relating to this inquiry. I have attached to this email a list of these records. I have marked on this spreadsheet which records are open and available for viewing at The National Archives and which are still closed.

If you wish to view any of the closed material you are welcome to make an FOI request. You can do this by accessing the relevant record on Discovery and clicking the ‘Submit FOI Request’ button.

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Please note that copies cannot be ordered until the date the document becomes open (see above).

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Yours sincerely,

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Freedom of Information Centre
Transfer & Access Department
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Dear Ms Fox,

Thank you for your enquiry of 26 April 2016 regarding obtaining a digital
copy of the Cleveland Report of the inquiry into child abuse in Cleveland
in 1987.

The National Archives does not hold a copy of the final version of this
report. I have searched through our collections and we do hold final draft
copies of this report. These records are open with the following
references

BN 68/294: Final version: short version extracted from the complete text;
submission; draft statements and correspondence regarding publication;
correspondence regarding the Children and Family Services Bill; amendments

BN 68/295: Final draft of full length version (pages 1 - 162)

BN 68/296: Final draft of full length version (pages 163 - 320)

The National Archives also holds a large number of other records relating
to this inquiry. I have attached to this email a list of these records. I
have marked on this spreadsheet which records are open and available for
viewing at The National Archives and which are still closed.

If you wish to view any of the closed material you are welcome to make an
FOI request. You can do this by accessing the relevant record on Discovery
and clicking the Submit FOI Request button.

Below are your options for ordering and viewing open documents here at The
National Archives:

1. Visiting The National Archives, Kew

You are welcome to visit us - please check our website for details of our
opening hours and registration requirements:
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/visit/before...

2. Paid search on your behalf

If a personal visit is not convenient you may wish to use our Paid Search
service or employ an independent researcher.  Details are on our website:
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/paid...

3. Ordering copies

If you would prefer to order a copy of the document, please search for the
record's reference number (as provided above) using our Catalogue.

Then click on the "Order a copy" link and follow the instructions. By
following this link you will be able to obtain an estimate of cost before
committing to purchase.

Please note that copies cannot be ordered until the date the document
becomes open (see above).

The information you have been supplied with may contain personal
information about another person that falls within the scope of the Data
Protection Act 1998.  Use of this information must comply with the terms
of this Act:
www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/29/con...

If you are dissatisfied with the handling of your request or the decision
which has been reached, you have the right to ask for an internal
review.  Internal review requests must be submitted within two months of
the date of this response and should be addressed to:

Quality Manager
Public Services Development Unit
The National Archives
Kew
Richmond
Surrey
TW9 4DU
[email address]

You have the right to ask the Information Commissioner (ICO) to
investigate any aspect of your complaint.  However, please note that the
ICO is likely to expect internal complaints procedures to have been
exhausted before beginning his investigation.

Yours sincerely,

FOI Assessor
Freedom of Information Centre
Transfer & Access Department
The National Archives

If you would like to contact us again regarding
this request, please contact the helpdesk:

via e-mail: By replying to this e-mail
or (020 8876 3444)
Remember to quote your call reference number: F0045646 in any
correspondence, as this will assist us in providing you with a
quick response.

www.nationalarchives.gov.uk

Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to.

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Dear foienquiry,

Thank you very much for the extremely useful and detailed reply

Yours sincerely,

Cathy Fox