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Swinney ‘Open’ to Grooming Gangs Inquiry as He Praises Courage of Survivors
The Scottish Government remains open to a grooming gangs inquiry while Police Scotland reviews past and present abuse cases amid survivor distrust of authorities.
- During First Minister's Questions on Thursday, John Swinney said the government is open to a national grooming gangs inquiry and confirmed receiving a letter from alleged victim Taylor.
- In a letter to John Swinney, the woman said she was 13 and in care when a Pakistani grooming gang in Govanhill and Rutherglen targeted her, and she and friends were abused by at least 10 men.
- A Police Scotland spokesperson noted that a complaint was received but closed as no crime was reported, while Detective Superintendent Nicky McGovern said investigations require the potential victim's consent.
- Pressed by Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay at Holyrood, John Swinney faced calls for an inquiry after the Conservatives’ amendment to the Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform Bill was rejected by SNP and Green MSPs.
- Last month, recent Dundee convictions increased calls for scrutiny, and the National Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Strategic Group, Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry, and Police Scotland reviews guide potential inquiry decisions.
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