#independent-inquiry

#independent-inquiry

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced the inquiry in June this year. The UK government said it would "co-ordinate a series of targeted local investigations" into the group-based child sexual exploitation of girls by grooming gangs. Called the Independent Commission on Grooming Gangs, the inquiry will have legal powers to direct targeted investigations in local areas and summon witnesses to give evidence.

Jeremy Corbyn, the former Labour Party leader, is set to host a two-day event examining the United Kingdom's role in Israel's war on Gaza, casting the tribunal as an attempt to bring about justice for the Palestinian people. Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territory, is among those expected to contribute, as well as medics who have volunteered in Gaza, such as British surgeon Victoria Rose, aid workers, experts and survivors.