London, UK: The UK Prime Minister Mr. Rishi Sunak is set to unveil new measures to address the problem of grooming gangs in the UK. Mr. Sunak has stated that political correctness will not impede the government’s efforts to crack down on this issue, which has been a source of concern for many years. The announcement comes amid ongoing controversy over the language used by some politicians and officials in discussing child sexual exploitation.
However, the Home Secretary has been criticized for her use of “dog whistle” language in this context, with some accusing her of stoking racial tensions and demonizing certain communities. But the Home Secretary denied these allegations and defended her record of tackling grooming gangs.
Local forces will receive support from a new task force dedicated to addressing grooming gangs, which will be staffed by specialist officers and aided by the National Crime Agency. The task force will provide the option to use ethnic data to assist with police investigations.
Home Secretary Ms. Suella Braverman drew criticism for singling out British Pakistani men while discussing concerns about grooming gangs. Ms. Braverman accused authorities of neglecting signs of abuse due to fears of being labelled as “racist,” which sparked an angry response.
In 2020, a Home Office report officially stated that the majority of child sexual abuse gangs are composed of white men who are under the age of 30. The report also concluded that there was insufficient evidence to support claims that grooming gangs were more likely to consist of Asian or black members disproportionately.
Official figures indicate that just 11 percent of child sexual abuse cases result in a charge, which is a significant decline from 32 percent seven years ago. In addition, court delays have worsened considerably, causing some victims to wait for years before receiving justice.
