Investigations and inquiries into child sexual exploitation and grooming
29 May 2025
Further to the government's announcement that five new local inquires into child sexual exploitation and grooming will be assisted by £5m in funding, Sarah Erwin-Jones and Stephanie McGarry talk about the challenges faced by local authorities as they navigate investigations, inquiries and local audits.
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