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Criticism Mounts Over UK Grooming Gangs Inquiry Handling

10/31/2025

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The UK inquiry into grooming gangs has faced criticism over its handling and scope.
Louise Casey's audit shows over-representation of suspects from Pakistani heritage.
Survivors including Ellie Reynolds have turned to Nigel Farage, fearing that the current government will not adequately address grooming gangs.
Minister for Safeguarding Phillips is criticized for delays in publishing a violence against women and girls strategy and for failing to appoint a chair for the inquiry.

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The UK inquiry into grooming gangs has faced criticism over its handling and scope.
Louise Casey's audit shows over-representation of suspects from Pakistani heritage.
Survivors including Ellie Reynolds have turned to Nigel Farage, fearing that the current government will not adequately address grooming gangs.
Minister for Safeguarding Phillips is criticized for delays in publishing a violence against women and girls strategy and for failing to appoint a chair for the inquiry.