Cyril Smith abuse inquiry will not require specific findings on MP

Preliminary hearing hears focus will be on how the authorities in Rochdale responded to allegations against the late Liberal MPThe child sexual abuse inquiry will investigate whether Cyril Smith targeted boys in Rochdale care homes but will not be required to make “specific findings” against the dead former Liberal MP.Brian Altman QC, the lead counsel to the independent inquiry into child sexual abuse (IICSA), said it would focus on the authorities’ response to allegations agai