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Tiredofwhataboutery · 14/06/2025 21:07

I think it needs to happen. For me one of the biggest issues is authourities treatment of these children as problematic rather than as victims. I personally would like to see pretty harsh punishments for adults 18+ who have sex with children ( under 16s) which would leave a bit of wiggle room for Romeo and Juliet type rules.

I don’t think any social worker / police officer / teacher should be looking at a scenario where girls are given drugs and have sex with lots of men and going well it’s all about choices.

TheNuthatch · 14/06/2025 20:39

This is excellent news. I just hope it's thorough enough. Looking forward to getting more details on Monday.

TildaSwan · 14/06/2025 20:38

RafaistheKingofClay · 14/06/2025 19:45

They commissioned a report by an experienced cross bench peer into whether one was needed. Her initial response was that it wasn’t, now she has finished her report she says from what she’s seen there are good reasons to have one.

It’s not really a u turn, it’s responsible government.

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We seem to have a very different idea of what a 'u turn 'is then. If they weren't initially sure, then surely the 'responsible' thing to do would be to say that it would be determined at a later date after the conclusion of the report.

Summerhillsquare · 14/06/2025 19:48

There has already been one: www.iicsa.org.uk/
Resources should be focussed on implementing it. Those lobbying for it were in power last time and are being extremely cynical.

RafaistheKingofClay · 14/06/2025 19:45

TildaSwan · 14/06/2025 19:39

Another u turn. Unbelievable. We were told repeatedly that it wasn't necessary, that the focus was on implementing the recommendations from the first inquiry. So, what's changed? Why now? And how on earth can the public have any faith whatsoever in what Labour say, when five minutes later they change course. It would be funny, except real victims lives are at stake here who are being tossed around and consistently denigrated. Absolutely Shameful.

They commissioned a report by an experienced cross bench peer into whether one was needed. Her initial response was that it wasn’t, now she has finished her report she says from what she’s seen there are good reasons to have one.

It’s not really a u turn, it’s responsible government.

YouWillFindMeInTheGarden · 14/06/2025 19:42

I think there’s probably more grooming gangs waiting to be investigated….it will all come out soon

TildaSwan · 14/06/2025 19:39

Another u turn. Unbelievable. We were told repeatedly that it wasn't necessary, that the focus was on implementing the recommendations from the first inquiry. So, what's changed? Why now? And how on earth can the public have any faith whatsoever in what Labour say, when five minutes later they change course. It would be funny, except real victims lives are at stake here who are being tossed around and consistently denigrated. Absolutely Shameful.

OrdinaryMagicOfAcorns · 14/06/2025 19:28

But what will they actually do?

Our prisons are full, they’re releasing violent offenders now. One of the reasons why they won’t tackle male harassment of women - apart from being mostly men themselves - is the sheer numbers involved.

MonTuesWeds · 14/06/2025 19:27

Carried out by who exactly? The same people who have been desperately trying to suppress it?

lnks · 14/06/2025 19:26

It’s a long time coming