Pressure mounts on No 10 over grooming inquiry as survivors list demands
Summary
Survivors of grooming gang abuse in the UK have stepped down from an inquiry panel, listing demands including the resignation of Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips. They accuse Phillips of ignoring their concerns about the inquiry's scope and want assurance that the probe will focus on grooming gangs and their racial and religious motivations. The inquiry seeks to examine grooming incidents across England and Wales.Key Facts
- Four survivors of grooming gang abuse in the UK have stepped down from the inquiry panel.
- They demand Jess Phillips, the Safeguarding Minister, to resign, claiming she ignored their concerns.
- The survivors want the inquiry to focus on grooming gangs and their racial and religious motivations.
- Former police officer Jim Gamble withdrew from chairing the inquiry, citing a toxic political environment.
- There is disagreement among survivors on the panel about the inquiry's focus and leadership.
- Some survivors want the probe to include victims of other types of sexual abuse.
- A national inquiry covering England and Wales was announced in June by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
- Survivors want a senior judge to chair the inquiry and have input on the selection.
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