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In a heated Prime Minister's Questions, Tory leader Kemi Badenoch proposed an amendment to the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill for a national inquiry into grooming gangs. Labour accused the Conservatives of political opportunism, warning that the amendment could derail crucial child safeguarding legislation.
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Survivors of child sexual abuse in the UK are struggling for compensation as key recommendations from the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse remain unimplemented. Thousands of victims face legal hurdles, with many claims being denied, highlighting systemic failures in safeguarding and justice.
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Professor Alexis Jay opposes calls for a new national inquiry into child sexual abuse, emphasizing the need to implement existing recommendations. The debate has intensified following comments from Elon Musk and political figures, with accusations of misinformation and politicization of the issue.
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Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced a significant package of measures to combat online child sexual exploitation, including mandatory reporting of abuse. This follows criticism of the government's handling of grooming gangs and calls for a national inquiry, which Cooper has resisted despite public pressure.