Third survivor quits grooming gang inquiry panel
Summary
Three abuse survivors have stepped down from a government inquiry into grooming gangs. The survivors resigned, saying the process felt like a cover-up and was not addressing the crimes properly. The government insists it is committed to the inquiry, despite disagreements over its leadership and scope.Key Facts
- Three survivors have left a government inquiry into grooming gangs.
- The survivors argued that the process wasn’t effectively confronting the issues.
- Elizabeth, one of the survivors, claimed the inquiry felt like a cover-up.
- Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips denied the cover-up claims and pledged government commitment.
- Annie Hudson, a potential leader for the inquiry, withdrew her candidacy.
- Survivors met with another potential chair, Jim Gamble, to discuss concerns.
- Some survivors believe people with policing or social work backgrounds should not chair the inquiry.
- The government inquiry is managed by a charity, not directly by the government.
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