Summary
The UK government has appointed Baroness Anne Longfield to lead an inquiry into grooming gangs. The inquiry focuses on group-based child sexual abuse. Baroness Longfield previously served as England's Children's Commissioner.
Key Facts
- Anne Longfield is the former Children's Commissioner for England from 2015 to 2021.
- She was chosen to lead the grooming gangs inquiry after resignations delayed it in October.
- Shabana Mahmood, the Home Secretary, announced Longfield's appointment.
- The inquiry follows a recommendation by Baroness Louise Casey after an audit on the abuse issue.
- Two other panellists, Zoe Billingham and Eleanor Kelly, will assist Longfield in the inquiry.
- The panellists were suggested based on recent talks with victims.
- The inquiry aims to uncover the truth, correct past mistakes, and improve child protection.
