Scotland to launch inquiry into grooming gangs amid growing public pressure

Scotland to launch inquiry into grooming gangs amid growing public pressure

The Scottish Government is preparing to open a full inquiry into the operation of grooming gangs across Scotland, after sustained public pressure on First Minister John Swinney to act. The expected announcement follows criticism that earlier measures did not go far enough. In December, authorities launched a review involving several public bodies, including care and school watchdogs, to assess the scale of abuse. However, victims’ groups and pol…