Skip to main content
See every side of every news story
Published loading...Updated

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.
Insights by Ground AI

19 Articles

Evening StandardEvening Standard
+3 Reposted by 3 other sources
Center

Swinney urged by grooming gangs victim to launch national inquiry

Taylor has written to the Scottish First Minister about abuse she says she was subjected to while aged 13 and in care.

·London, United Kingdom
Read Full Article
Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 56% of the sources are Center
56% Center

Factuality Info Icon

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

Info Icon

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

scottishdailyexpress broke the news in on Thursday, November 13, 2025.
Too Big Arrow Icon
Sources are mostly out of (0)

Similar News Topics

News
Feed Dots Icon
For You
Search Icon
Search
Blindspot LogoBlindspotLocal