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Survivor Resigns, Claims Inquiry Fails Abuse Victims

10/22/2025

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Goddard Resigns Inquiry

Fiona Goddard, a child abuse survivor, resigned from the government's advisory panel for the grooming gang inquiry, saying it will fail survivors.
In her resignation letter, she criticized the choice of a social worker or ex-police officer as chairman, calling it a conflict of interest due to past cover-ups.
Prof. Alexis Jay noted only two of Goddard's 20 recommendations have been acted upon.

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Starmer Faces Inquiry Sabotage

Sir Keir Starmer, Labour Party leader, faces accusations he sabotaged the national rape gangs inquiry after two victims resigned.
A third victim left, citing insufficient understanding of the grooming gangs scandal and disproportionate involvement of Asian men.
Kemi Badenoch, Conservative Party leader, criticized the slow progress and called for a judge-led inquiry.
The Prime Minister's spokesman denied a crisis and said a thorough inquiry is needed, with no timetable set.

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Goddard Resigns Inquiry

Fiona Goddard, a child abuse survivor, resigned from the government's advisory panel for the grooming gang inquiry, saying it will fail survivors.
In her resignation letter, she criticized the choice of a social worker or ex-police officer as chairman, calling it a conflict of interest due to past cover-ups.
Prof. Alexis Jay noted only two of Goddard's 20 recommendations have been acted upon.

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