Grooming Gangs 2026-02-05
2026-02-05
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Baroness Casey’s audit found a collective failure to properly deter and prosecute offenders or protect children from harm. These crimes happen across borders in the UK.
What steps she is taking to increase prosecution rates for grooming gang perpetrators, given that Baroness Casey’s audit of group-based child sexual exploitation found 'a collective failure to properly deter and prosecute offenders or to protect children from harm.'
This Government remain absolutely committed to stamping out the appalling crimes of child sexual exploitation and abuse. The national inquiry chaired by Baroness Longfield is due to start in March. My understanding is that the Scottish Government have finally ordered a national review of the evidence on the operation of grooming gangs in Scotland. All parts of the UK must work together to protect children and bring perpetrators to justice.
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The Solicitor General did not provide specific steps being taken to increase prosecution rates or a detailed plan for a joined-up approach between prosecution services across borders.
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The Government’s strategy sets out measures to tackle grooming gangs and support victims of sexual abuse.
What steps is my right hon. Friend taking to work with colleagues to improve access to justice for victims of rape and serious sexual assault and to implement the Government's strategy on violence against women and girls?
I am proud to sit on these Benches alongside my hon. Friend. Last week I announced the expansion of the victims’ right to review pilot, which will ensure that victims have a second chance for justice, with a second prosecutor reviewing a case before it is dropped by the CPS.
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