On 30 September 2021, the Catholic Council for the Inquiry stated that the Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (CSSA) Board is committed to the independent verification of its audit processes, and would undertake a formal process of appointment of a suitable external body. The Catholic Council for the Inquiry also stated that safeguarding standards would be formally launched, and the CSSA would work with Dioceses and Religious Life Groups to ensure that they are fully aware of what would constitute good practice in relation to each of the standards. In November 2021, the National Safeguarding Standards was published.