The article discusses the government's renewed commitment to addressing child sexual exploitation (CSE) gangs through a new national inquiry led by Louise Casey. It emphasizes the need for justice over sensationalism, highlighting the unique context of gang-related offenses and the institutional failures that have previously hindered accountability. The inquiry aims to rectify past mishandlings influenced by racial tensions and the perceived need for community cohesion. While acknowledging the positive developments in investigations, the article also warns against the exploitation of this sensitive issue by far-right groups.
The government's renewed focus on child sexual exploitation (CSE) gangs is overdue, and the new national inquiry must deliver justice, not just headlines.
The extreme sexual violence and financial incentives involved in gang-based offending demand special scrutiny, as do the institutional failures by police and councils.
Past inquiries have shown that a reluctance to inflame racial tensions played a role in mishandling complaints, which must not justify the inaction.
Group-based child sexual abuse represents a small fraction of child sexual abuse overall, emphasizing the need for more targeted investigation of CSE gangs.
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