Andy Burnham emphasized the need for a "limited" national inquiry into child grooming gangs to ensure accountability, expressing frustration over the lack of political attention from Westminster.
Burnham pointed out that numerous local reviews he commissioned revealed severe shortcomings in protecting children from sexual exploitation, highlighting failures by authorities involving predominantly Asian male gangs.
He argued that a national inquiry would complement local findings, enabling those potentially culpable to be held accountable, as existing reports revealed a true magnitude of the abuse.
The mayor cited ongoing legal actions as a direct result of local investigations, noting progress with charges filed and individuals brought to justice, while he lamented the lack of engagement from higher political bodies.
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