The calls for a UK national statutory inquiry into so-called grooming gangs have at times smacked of political opportunism rather than genuine concern for the survivors. Nonetheless, we have no reason for complacency here.
In 2023, a UCD scoping study on the extent of sexual exploitation of children and young people in Ireland found that young people in the State care, particularly girls, were being targeted by older men who plied them with gifts, drink and drugs, and then exploited them […]
As UK grapples with Elon Musk's interventions, there's no room for complacency … – The Irish Times