Home Office Minister Jess Phillips apologized to MPs for delaying the publication of a report on grooming gangs, originally due in May. She referred to a request from Baroness Casey for a short extension of her audit into group-based child sexual abuse. The government has previously rejected calls for a national inquiry, asserting that a thorough seven-year investigation had already occurred. They are focusing on localized inquiries, initially funding five areas for victim-centered studies, while promising to respond to the results of Casey's audit once completed.
Home Office Minister Jess Phillips apologised to MPs for a delay in releasing a report on grooming gangs that was originally due in May. She acknowledged the frustration caused by the wait, emphasizing the need for thorough work on the subject.
The government has reiterated its stance against a national inquiry into grooming gangs, citing a previous comprehensive seven-year investigation led by Prof Alexis Jay, but is pursuing localized approaches for insights.
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