London, Oldham, Bradford and Keighley named as first locations for grooming gangs inquiry
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Rajeev Syal
Summary
An independent inquiry into grooming gangs, chaired by Anne Longfield, has announced that London, Oldham, Bradford and Keighley will be the first locations investigated. The inquiry will hold three-part hearings examining Whitehall departments, politicians, local councils, the NHS, and national police institutions. It will compel individuals and organizations to explain what they did or failed to do to protect children from sexual abuse, following months of lobbying from survivors.
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bskyLondon, Oldham, Bradford and Keighley named as first locations for grooming gangs inquirytheguardian.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledThe independent inquiry into grooming gangs has confirmed that its three-part hearings will investigate Whitehall departments and politicians alongside local councils, the NHS and national police institutions.
Chaired by Anne Longfield, it will compel individuals and institutions to explain what they 'did or did not do to protect children from being sexually abused', a statement said.
There has been months of lobbying from survivors
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