Inquiry announces investigations in Wales and Birmingham
The Statutory Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs has today announced the next phase of its work, including its investigations in Wales and a local area investigation in Birmingham.
These investigations will help the Inquiry understand what happened, why children were not identified and protected, how institutions responded, and what lessons must be learned to prevent future abuse and harm.
The investigation in Wales will examine safeguarding and multi-agency responses, the operation of devolved arrangements, and cross-border working between organisations in Wales and England.
The local area investigation in Birmingham will focus initially on Birmingham but may extend to surrounding, connected or satellite areas where the evidence supports it.
The Inquiry has also launched the next phase of the National Listening Project, creating new opportunities for victims and survivors, family members, friends and survivor groups to share their experiences, perspectives and views.
From October, people will be able to contribute through:
- Written submissions
- Voice recordings
- Video recordings
- One-to-one conversations
Victims and survivors remain at the heart of the Inquiry’s work. Their experiences help shape investigations, findings and recommendations.
No one needs to wait for an investigation in their area to have their voice heard. The Inquiry covers all of England and Wales and welcomes information from anyone affected by grooming gangs and child sexual exploitation and abuse.
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