Cooper announces 'rapid national audit' into grooming gangs, plus new local inquiries
The government today announced a new national-level "rapid audit" of grooming gangs, plus up to five new local inquiries. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says the government will launch a national three-month audit, led by Dame Louise Casey, which will examine "cultural and societal drivers" of child sexual exploitation.
Labour civil war as Keir Starmer and Yvette Cooper 'clash over grooming gangs'
The Labour Government is under increasing pressure to launch a national inquiry into the sexual abuse of women and children in the UK.
Yvette Cooper announces plan for government-backed local grooming gangs inquiries
The government has been facing pressure to launch a new national inquiry into grooming gangs but ministers have said one was already carried out.
Cooper announces inquiries into grooming gangs
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has announced plans for five government-backed local inquiries into grooming gangs in a clear shift of position on the issue. She said top lawyer Tom Crowther, who led an inquiry in Telford, would help Oldham and four other pilot areas yet to be named, develop their own reviews.
'Is that it?' Yvette Cooper slammed over 'totally inadequate' response to grooming gangs
The Home Secretary confirmed plans to hold five local "Telford-style" inquiries in towns hit by child rape gangs. But critics are furious and want a national probe.
Yvette Cooper outlines plans for fresh Govt action on grooming gangs
Yvette Cooper outlines plans for fresh Government action on grooming gangs. She told MPs the Government was preparing for five further local inquiries, backed by £5million of funding, by establishing a 'new framework' for such probes.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper to announce new local inquiries into grooming gangs
It’s understood that the Home Secretary Yvette Cooper will announce a plan to implement local inquiries into grooming gangs in a statement to the Commons later.
Local reviews into grooming will get answers and bring change, says Cooper
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said local reviews would provide more answers and change than a nationwide probe.
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Yvette Cooper unveils plan for local government-backed grooming gangs inquiries
The Home Secretary has announced plans for government-backed local grooming gangs inquiries. Five new inquiries will be set up, including one in Oldham, looking into child sexual exploitation as part of a pilot, all of which will be funded and assisted by central government.
Cooper looking at ‘different ways’ to haul witnesses before grooming inquiries
The Home Secretary said Government is working with the Cabinet Office to draw up new accountability arrangements.
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