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Paper on characteristics of group-based child sexual exploitation

15 December 2020

Proposing MP
Priti Patel Con
Witham
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Home Office
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement addresses a published paper on the characteristics of group-based child sexual exploitation, focusing on offender profiles and motivations.

Action Requested

A commitment to improve data collection and analysis on group-based child sexual exploitation is included in the forthcoming Tackling Child Sexual Abuse Strategy. The paper is available on GOV.UK and will be placed in the Libraries of both Houses.

Key Facts

  • The paper was prompted by high-profile cases in Rochdale and Rotherham.
  • Members of the External Reference Group include Labour MP Sarah Champion, Conservative MP Imran Ahmad Khan, survivor Sammy Woodhouse, and Simon Bailey from the National Police Chiefs Council.
  • Studies suggest that offenders are predominantly male and often under 30 years old.
  • Offenders can come from stable middle-class backgrounds or chaotic lifestyles.
  • Some studies indicate an over-representation of Asian and Black offenders but data is limited.
  • The paper will be included in the Libraries of both Houses.
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