"I consider the establishment of a public inquiry to be essential, and from discussions I know Professor Jay wants to ensure that the inquiry is carried out at pace. Announcing an independent public inquiry today will not cure all which has come before, but it is a statement of intent from this government that we will leave no stone unturned in the pursuit of justice for survivors of child sexual abuse."
"This long overdue U-turn by the SNP is the very least that survivors of grooming gangs deserve. They have had to fight tooth and nail for the public inquiry which they hope will deliver justice, some degree of closure and ensure lessons are learned to prevent future abuse."
The Scottish government has established a public inquiry into grooming gangs, with child sexual abuse expert Prof Alexis Jay leading the investigation. Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth announced the decision, stating the government is committed to protecting children and pursuing justice for survivors. The inquiry will examine the prevalence of group-based child sexual abuse and exploitation, both historically and currently. Jay's review, announced in December, was designed to determine whether a judge-led public inquiry was necessary. Opposition MSPs criticized the delayed decision, with Scottish Conservative MSP Roz McCall calling it a "long overdue U-turn" and noting that survivors had to fight extensively for this outcome. The scope of the inquiry will be finalized in due course.
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