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Kemi Badenoch will today introduce an alternative inquiry into grooming gangs that will concentrate on the religion and ethnicity of the perpetrators.
The Conservative leader has outlined a proposed remit for the inquiry, which has not yet commenced.
Survivors have accused ministers of delaying the investigation (stock image)Credit: Getty
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch will introduce an alternative grooming gangs inquiryCredit: PA
Survivors have accused ministers of diluting the inquiry's focus.
This comes after they expressed feeling overlooked by the safeguarding minister and others in October.
Some individuals warned that the inquiry might be expanded beyond the rape gangs scandal, which involved predominantly white girls being victimized by gangs mainly composed of South Asian men.
Ms. Badenoch’s proposed terms of reference include a commitment to “consider whether offenders exhibit shared religious, ethnic, national, family, or clan characteristics.”
She stated: “This is about survivors and their needs.
“They have communicated to us what must be included in an inquiry to achieve justice.
“I urge the Government to take the appropriate action and establish an inquiry that not only examines state institutions that have failed survivors but also the ethnic and religious connections that contributed to these crimes.”
Supporting the Conservative initiative, grooming survivor Fiona Goddard remarked: “I have lost confidence in the Government's ability to make significant progress.”
Sir bowed to demands for a national grooming gang inquiry during the summer.
However, six months later, an official terms of reference has yet to be released.
A spokesperson stated: “The abuse of children by grooming gangs is one of the most heinous crimes.
“We will do everything within our power to ensure that these atrocities never occur again.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the focus of Kemi Badenoch's inquiry?
The inquiry focuses on the religion and ethnicity of the perpetrators of grooming gangs.
Why have survivors expressed dissatisfaction with the inquiry?
Survivors have accused ministers of delaying the investigation and diluting its scope, feeling that their concerns were not being adequately addressed.
What do survivors want included in the inquiry?
Survivors have expressed the need for the inquiry to investigate not only state institutions that failed them but also the ethnic and religious links associated with the crimes.
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