The accusation has been made by two witnesses who have testified to the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA). The inquiry has refused a request from the Guardian to make public the evidence, such as witness statements that it had gathered about the allegation. Two lawyers representing child abuse survivors have called for Gove to testify in front of the inquiry to clear up the allegation. Top Catholic bishop to be questioned over child abuse scandal Read moreIt has held hearings about alleged sexual abuse in Catholic schools. In his one published witness statement, Gove said neither he nor members of his office had called Winter, adding that there are no official records of such calls.

Source: The Guardian January 14, 2019 06:56 UTC