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£65 Million Inquiry into Grooming Gangs Begins April 2026

3/31/2026

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An independent inquiry into grooming gangs in England and Wales will begin on April 13, 2026, with a £65 million budget.
The inquiry aims to conclude by March 2029 and will examine the sexual exploitation of young girls over 30 years, focusing on culture, ethnicity, and religion.
Baroness Longfield chairs the inquiry.
Survivors on the panel have called for Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips to resign, accusing her of betrayal.

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Story summary

An independent inquiry into grooming gangs in England and Wales will begin on April 13, 2026, with a £65 million budget.
The inquiry aims to conclude by March 2029 and will examine the sexual exploitation of young girls over 30 years, focusing on culture, ethnicity, and religion.
Baroness Longfield chairs the inquiry.
Survivors on the panel have called for Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips to resign, accusing her of betrayal.