Guardian

National grooming gangs inquiry stalls over remit wrangles and lack of chair

Daily Mail

Labour's grooming gangs inquiry 'has stalled because ministers can't find anyone to chair it'

The Telegraph

Grooming Gang Victims Inquiry Alexis Jay Sexual Abuse

The Irish News

Frustrated: Inquiry chair criticises delay in child sex abuse reforms

UK Government

The report of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, Section 1 and Section 2 parts A to J (accessible)

Government response to the National Audit on Group-based Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse report

The Sun

National inquiry into rape gangs must be specific and must happen NOW – we deserve to know horrors covered up by state

UK Parliament

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GB News

Two chairs shortlisted for grooming gang inquiry ahead of talks with survivors

Telegraph

The national grooming gangs inquiry, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/uk-launches-national-grooming-gangs-inquiry-after-casey-report">announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer in June</a>, has encountered significant delays in appointing a chair, with the Home Office confirming the position remains vacant after four months.

The national grooming gangs inquiry, announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer in June, has encountered significant delays in appointing a chair, with the Home Office confirming the position remains vacant after four months.

According to an exclusive from The Guardian, senior legal figures have reportedly declined informal approaches to chair the inquiry, with sources indicating the “toxic issue” of why men of Pakistani origin dominated many abuse rings as a reason for their reluctance.

According to an exclusive from The Guardian, senior legal figures have reportedly declined informal approaches to chair the inquiry, with sources indicating the “toxic issue” of why men of Pakistani origin dominated many abuse rings as a reason for their reluctance.

A scoop by GB News, however, later reported that two potential candidates for the position will meet and converse with a panel of grooming gang victims established by the Home Office next week.

A scoop by GB News, however, later reported that two potential candidates for the position will meet and converse with a panel of grooming gang victims established by the Home Office next week.

The national inquiry, named the Independent Commission on Grooming Gangs, was announced as part of the government’s response to the 12 recommendations of Baroness Casey’s National Audit on Group-based Child Sexual Exploitation.

The national inquiry, named the Independent Commission on Grooming Gangs, was announced as part of the government’s response to the 12 recommendations of Baroness Casey’s National Audit on Group-based Child Sexual Exploitation.

Meanwhile, Professor Alexis Jay, the chair of the Child Sex Abuse Inquiry (CSAI), expressed her frustration and disappointment to BBC Newsnight on Wednesday that the government had only adopted two of CSAI’s 20 recommendations.

Meanwhile, Professor Alexis Jay, the chair of the Child Sex Abuse Inquiry (CSAI), expressed her frustration and disappointment to BBC Newsnight on Wednesday that the government had only adopted two of CSAI’s 20 recommendations.

Released in October 2022, the report’s proposals included creating a unified core data set for child sexual abuse in England and Wales. In addition, it recommended establishing Child Protection Authorities in both countries and introducing a children’s cabinet minister, among other suggestions.

Released in October 2022, the report’s proposals included creating a unified core data set for child sexual abuse in England and Wales. In addition, it recommended establishing Child Protection Authorities in both countries and introducing a children’s cabinet minister, among other suggestions.

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The national grooming gangs inquiry announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer in June has encountered significant delays in appointing a chair, with the Home Office confirming four months later that no appointment has been made.</span

The national grooming gangs inquiry announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer in June has encountered significant delays in appointing a chair, with the Home Office confirming four months later that no appointment has been made.

Senior legal figures have reportedly declined informal approaches to chair the inquiry, with sources indicating reluctance stems from the politically sensitive nature of examining why men of Pakistani origin dominated many abuse rings.</span

Senior legal figures have reportedly declined informal approaches to chair the inquiry, with sources indicating reluctance stems from the politically sensitive nature of examining why men of Pakistani origin dominated many abuse rings.

Disagreements have emerged among stakeholders over the inquiry's scope, with concerns about expanding beyond street-based grooming gangs to include other forms of child sexual exploitation and abuse across entire regions.</span

Disagreements have emerged among stakeholders over the inquiry's scope, with concerns about expanding beyond street-based grooming gangs to include other forms of child sexual exploitation and abuse across entire regions.

Professor Alexis Jay, who led the seven-year Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, expressed disappointment that only two of her 20 recommendations have been implemented three years after publication.</span

Professor Alexis Jay, who led the seven-year Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, expressed disappointment that only two of her 20 recommendations have been implemented three years after publication.

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse published its final report in October 2022, making 20 recommendations after examining institutional failures across England and Wales and hearing from over 6,200 victims and survivors.</span

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse published its final report in October 2022, making 20 recommendations after examining institutional failures across England and Wales and hearing from over 6,200 victims and survivors.

Home Office Minister Jess Phillips stated the government is working urgently to appoint the best chair for the national inquiry and has launched a new operation that has flagged over 1,200 previously closed cases for review.</span

Home Office Minister Jess Phillips stated the government is working urgently to appoint the best chair for the national inquiry and has launched a new operation that has flagged over 1,200 previously closed cases for review.

Grooming Gangs Inquiry Stalled 4 Months After Announcement

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Child sexual abuse

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In response to the recommendations made by Baroness Casey, this government is committed to implementing a national inquiry, with all the necessary powers, into the grooming gang scandal. The government is wholeheartedly committed to uncovering the truth behind these awful crimes and will stop at no length to ensure that the victims get the justice they deserve.

In response to the recommendations made by Baroness Casey, this government is committed to implementing a national inquiry, with all the necessary powers, into the grooming gang scandal. The government is wholeheartedly committed to uncovering the truth behind these awful crimes and will stop at no length to ensure that the victims get the justice they deserve.

It has been four months since the prime minister announced he would launch a national inquiry into the grooming gangs scandal, yet the government has nothing to show for it. The victims and survivors of this travesty, as well as the public, deserve better. For their sake, the government must take immediate action to rectify this egregious error.

It has been four months since the prime minister announced he would launch a national inquiry into the grooming gangs scandal, yet the government has nothing to show for it. The victims and survivors of this travesty, as well as the public, deserve better. For their sake, the government must take immediate action to rectify this egregious error.

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