The UK government has launched a national inquiry into organized child sexual abuse after the Casey Report revealed significant institutional failures in protecting children. Commissioned by Labour's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the report highlighted how grooming gangs exploit vulnerable girls. Notably, it called for changes in laws regarding rape charges for adults who engage with minors and criticized the lack of attention given to the ethnic backgrounds of offenders. This inquiry reflects a significant shift in Labour's stance after months of political pressure for accountability.
The Casey Report criticized institutional failures in the UK to protect children from sexual exploitation, calling for a national inquiry into grooming gangs.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour government launched an inquiry after resisting calls for months, stating it needed to act on prior recommendations.
The report urged for a legal shift to ensure adults in England and Wales face mandatory rape charges for offenses against children under 16.
Baroness Casey emphasized that authorities are hesitant to address the ethnicity of offenders, which hinders an effective response to grooming gang cases.
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