7 August 2026
The Chair and Panel of The Statutory Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs wrote to the Home Secretary and Lord Chancellor on 23 July 2026 to share concerns raised directly by victims and survivors of grooming gangs about the potential early release of offenders convicted of serious sexual offences.
The letter explains the impact that the prospect of early release is having on some victims and survivors, including concerns about their safety, wellbeing and confidence in the criminal justice system. It also highlights wider concerns about how victims and survivors are supported and informed when serious offenders are released.
The Inquiry considered it important to ensure that these experiences and concerns were brought to the attention of Ministers and that the voices of victims and survivors form part of the evidence considered throughout its work.