Home Office Minister Jess Phillips apologized to MPs for the delay in publishing Baroness Louise Casey's 'rapid' audit into group-based child sexual abuse (grooming gangs), which was due in May. Phillips stated Baroness Casey requested a short extension and the report is expected 'very shortly.' The government had previously dismissed calls for a national inquiry, opting instead for this audit and initial £5m for local inquiries in Oldham and four other unnamed areas.
Jess Phillips apologises for grooming gangs report delay
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Home Office Minister Jess Phillips apologized to MPs for the delay in publishing Baroness Louise Casey's 'rapid' audit into group-based child sexual abuse (grooming gangs), which was due in May. Phillips stated Baroness Casey requested a short extension and the report is expected 'very shortly.' The government had previously dismissed calls for a national inquiry, opting instead for this audit and initial £5m for local inquiries in Oldham and four other unnamed areas.
Trending- 1 January: Government asked Baroness Louise Casey to lead a 'rapid' three-month audit; Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced initial £5m for local inquiries.
- 2 April: Phillips told House of Commons she expected further inquiries.
- 3 May: Baroness Casey's review and framework for local inquiries were due for publication.
- 4 Monday (June 2): Jess Phillips apologized for the delay; stated report expected 'very shortly.'
- Delay in receiving comprehensive data/evidence on child sexual abuse
- Continued debate over national vs. local inquiries
- Potential impact on victim support and prevention strategies
What: Home Office Minister Jess Phillips apologized for delay in publishing a report on grooming gangs; Baroness Louise Casey's audit was delayed; government's approach to grooming gangs (audit, local inquiries vs. national inquiry).
When: Phillips spoke Monday; report due in May; audit commissioned in January; initial £5m announced at start of year; Phillips told House of Commons in April.
Where: House of Commons, UK; Oldham, UK.
Why: The report, a 'rapid audit' into group-based child sexual abuse, was delayed because Baroness Casey requested a 'short extension' to her work. The apology addresses concerns about the delay in addressing this critical issue.
How: Baroness Casey conducting a 'rapid audit'; government providing initial funding for 'victim-centred locally-led inquiries'; parliamentary questioning and apology.