London [UK], January 8th (ANI): On Wednesday, Jess Phillips, the Safeguarding Minister of the United Kingdom, declared that “everything is on the table” regarding the investigation into grooming gangs. She emphasized that a national inquiry would be pursued if victims express a desire for one, as reported by Sky News.
Speaking about her role in addressing these grave issues, Phillips stated, “If members of the victims’ panel approach me and articulate their need for a national inquiry into this situation, I will certainly take their concerns seriously.”
Phillips outlined her plans aimed at enhancing child protection measures. “The initiatives I’m proposing today and the associated legislation effectively extend requirements for all councils to establish teams dedicated to safeguarding children,” she noted.
The Minister did not hesitate to criticize the opposition Conservative Party amidst claims they leveled against the current government’s commitment to child welfare. She highlighted that during their tenure in office, they had failed to propose any relevant legislation. “Those who have recently jumped onto this issue do not genuinely care about protecting children; they are merely trying to capitalize on public outrage,” she asserted. “They had sufficient time to implement necessary changes but chose not to do so.”
This statement comes at a time when there is growing alarm concerning numerous crimes committed against minors by organized sexual grooming networks.
Earlier today, Hindu Council UK (HCUK) called for a comprehensive public inquiry into these disturbing grooming gang activities throughout Britain while condemning what they termed as “atrocious crimes” targeted at vulnerable children and young women.
The organization urged the government of the UK to uphold its duty in protecting susceptible individuals while delivering justice for those affected by these egregious acts.
In highlighting urgency, HCUK referenced a pivotal report from 2011 published by The Times which revealed extensive incidents of girls being groomed across various towns in England. Just three years later came an initial inquiry demonstrating that around 1,400 children were preyed upon in only one town.
The HCUK argued that due failures within Britain’s criminal justice system have left victims unprotected from malevolent offenders and called for an exhaustive exploration into these scandals. They reiterated: “It is primarily incumbent upon our Government to defend and shield children and young people against such abhorrent crimes.” (ANI)
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