Survivors linked to Mohamed Al Fayed’s abuse plan to meet Prime Minister in the coming days to demand accountability and systemic reform across institutions.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct has opened an inquiry into five Metropolitan Police officers over potential mishandling of the allegations, in the wake of Al Fayed’s 2023 death at 94.

The APPG urges scrutiny of systemic failures surrounding Harrods, while Harrods has set up a redress scheme offering compensation and counselling to survivors.

The gathering is organized by The Survivors Trust and the APPG on the Survivors of Mohamed Al Fayed and Harrods, with aims to scrutinize investigations and push for greater transparency.

Lucy Duckworth, The Survivors Trust policy lead, calls the meeting a potential turning point but emphasizes the need for ongoing government engagement and robust safeguarding across institutions.

More than 400 sexual misconduct allegations have been made against Al Fayed dating back to 1977.

This would be the first time a sitting Prime Minister directly engages with survivors tied to a single institution, signaling possible long-term oversight and accountability initiatives.