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Commencement of the Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs
13 April 2026
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Home Office
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement announces the formal commencement of the Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs, set for April 13, 2026.
Action Requested
The minister has published the final Terms of Reference and is committed to delivering justice through a £65 million budget over three years. The Inquiry will focus on systemic failures, individual accountability, and examine the role of ethnicity, religion, and culture in these crimes.
Key Facts
- Setting-up date for the Inquiry: 13 April 2026.
- Final Terms of Reference published on Gov.UK on 31 March 2025.
- Budget for the Inquiry: £65 million over three years.
- Received over 25,000 responses in an online open consultation.
- Consultation period included direct engagement with victims and survivors across England and Wales.
- Chair of the Inquiry: Baroness Anne Longfield CBE.
- Panel members include Zoe Billingham CBE and Eleanor Kelly CBE.
- Initial phase will focus on identifying priority areas for investigation.
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