Rejected petition Set up a Task Force to tackle the activities of grooming gangs across the UK

It’s clear there is a grooming gang culture which is being allowed to exist, which is having devastating effects on families across the UK. A dedicated cross-party Task Force, supported by specialist agencies, should be created to root out these activities and deliver timely justice to all involved.

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There is currently a Grooming Gangs Taskforce in operation. Established in April 2023, this police taskforce collaborates with all 43 police forces in England and Wales to combat child sexual exploitation and grooming gangs.

More information: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/grooming-gangs-taskforce-arrests-hundreds-in-first-year

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Date submitted 9 January 2025
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