Public must keep calm' over ethnicity of grooming gang offenders, says Louise Casey
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The article discusses Louise Casey's report revealing the demographic data on grooming gang offenders, emphasizing the need for calm public discussion regarding these findings. Casey cautions against misinterpretation of statistics, noting that while Asian heritage men comprise a majority of grooming gang suspects, overall rates of child sexual abuse offenders are more diverse, with white men being predominant. The commentary comes amidst political tensions, as Kemi Badenoch faces scrutiny for her remarks about the scandal, while Casey argues for responsible use of the limited data available in this heated debate.
Casey warned that the limited data on ethnicity should not ignite improper public discourse around grooming gangs, urging everyone to approach the facts calmly.
She emphasized that while Asian heritage men are over-represented among suspects in grooming cases, in overall child sex abuse cases, the demographic is more varied.
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