House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Commencement of the Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs
13 April 2026 · Home Office
Proposed by Shabana Mahmood Lab Birmingham, Ladywood
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Key points
- The Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs formally commenced on April 13, 2026.
- The minister published the final Terms of Reference for the Inquiry.
- The Inquiry is allocated a budget of 65 million over three years.
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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