SP2 Response Accepted

Shared multi-agency risk-assessment tool

Recommendation

Phase 2 should consider the development of a shared multi‑agency risk‑assessment tool that is clear, accessible and suitable for use across public sector services.

Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
- The government stated the Chair identified this recommendation for further consideration by the Inquiry in Phase 2, and that the government agrees with all 67 recommendations (Government Response to Phase 1 of the Southport Inquiry, CP 1623, Home Office, July 2026).
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UK-wide
Response
Accepted
Accepted Home Office
02 Jul 2026

The government agrees with all 67 recommendations made by the Chair. The government recognises these five fundamental failings. These failings are unacceptable. The Chair has made 10 recommendations for issues to be considered further by the Inquiry in Phase 2. This response refers to these recommendations where they are relevant to or driving current work. (Government Response to Phase 1 of the Southport Inquiry, CP 1623, 2 July 2026.)

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Progress Timeline
Home Office states: Official Report
02 Jul 2026

Government response published 2 July 2026 (CP 1623). The government agreed with this recommendation, which the Chair referred for further consideration in Phase 2 of the Inquiry.

Source
Source
Inquiry Southport Inquiry
Report The Southport Inquiry Report: Phase 1 13 Apr 2026
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Responsible Bodies
Southport Inquiry Phase 2 Primary
Themes & Tags
Care risk assessment failures Public protection planning Multi-Agency Working Safeguarding Risk Assessment
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Last formal update 02 Jul 2026