Petition · past parliament
Release The official research on the characteristics of grooming gangs
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
We would like The Full official research on the characteristics of grooming gangs Released to the Public and openly debated in parliament.
it was claimed this was not in the public's interest when the protection of their children is the greatest interest of parents up and down this country
it was claimed this was not in the public's interest when the protection of their children is the greatest interest of parents up and down this country
The government has refused to release the findings of an official review into grooming gang Scandals Involving up to 19,000 victims estimates claim. This is a national embarrassment and cannot be allowed to continue under a government that calls itself the peoples government.
In response to a freedom-of-information request filed by the Independent, the Home Office has said releasing the information at this time would not be in the ‘public interest’. This petition proves that claim wrong
In response to a freedom-of-information request filed by the Independent, the Home Office has said releasing the information at this time would not be in the ‘public interest’. This petition proves that claim wrong
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: Release the Home Office's Grooming Gang Review in full
Timeline
| 3 Mar 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Mar 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
5 Mar 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.