The Jay InquiryElon Musk's criticism of the government's handling of grooming gangs is "misjudged and certainly misinformed," Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has called for a full national public inquiry into what she described as the UK's "rape gangs scandal." "The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA), which published its final report in 2022, described child sexual abuse as an "epidemic that leaves tens of thousands of victims in its wake." "The Rotherham ScandalMusk's comments were sparked by the Rotherham grooming scandal , which was detailed in a 2014 report by Alexis Jay. The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse called for a balanced approach, advocating sensitivity to cultural issues while ensuring justice and safeguarding vulnerable individuals.

Source: The Times January 03, 2025 12:59 UTC