Summary
A government minister apologized for a delay in releasing a report on grooming gangs, which are groups involved in child sexual abuse. The report, led by Baroness Louise Casey, is now expected soon after a short extension request.
Key Facts
- The government asked Baroness Louise Casey in January to review data on group-based child sexual abuse.
- The report was supposed to be published in May, but there has been a delay.
- Home Office Minister Jess Phillips apologized for the delay in the House of Commons.
- Baroness Casey requested a short extension to complete the report.
- The report will help the government decide its next steps regarding grooming gangs.
- An initial £5 million has been set aside for victim-focused local inquiries in Oldham and other areas.
- The government recently decided against a national inquiry because a previous one lasted seven years.
- Local inquiries will study specific incidents, with further inquiries expected after the report's publication.
