Written question asked by Lord Pearson of Rannoch (Non-affiliated) on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 January 2026. It was answered by Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour) on Monday, 5 January 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.
Offences against Children: Inquiries
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what powers the independent inquiry into grooming gangs will have to compel the production of evidence.
- Answer
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The Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs is a statutory inquiry, under the Inquiries Act 2005, with full powers to compel evidence.
The Home Secretary has published draft Terms of Reference, which include consideration of ethnicity, religion and culture. The Chair is currently consulting on these draft terms; however, the Home Secretary has made clear that the inclusion of ethnicity, religion and culture is not subject to change.
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- HL13117
- Session
- 2024-26
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- Yes
- Subjects
- Inquiries Offences against children
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- 2026-01-05 16:56:47 +0000
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