Yvette Cooper revealed in the House of Commons that a national police taskforce is set to review 287 child sexual exploitation cases that local police had previously dropped. This initiative stems from her request for police forces in England and Wales to revisit historic gang exploitation cases marked 'No Further Action'. Cooper announced that half of the police forces have reported their findings. Additionally, the government is committing £5 million to fund at least five local inquiries despite avoiding a national inquiry into grooming gangs.
The home secretary confirmed a national police taskforce is reviewing 287 child sexual exploitation cases previously dropped by local police forces for potential new inquiries.
Yvette Cooper emphasized the importance of reviewing historic cases of gang exploitation, citing the need for thorough investigation into previously unresolved matters.
The government has allocated £5 million for local inquiries into child sexual exploitation, despite resisting calls for a comprehensive national inquiry into grooming gangs.
Dame Louise Casey is tasked with a rapid review of group-based child sexual abuse and has requested an extension to complete her necessary audit.
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