Petition
Set up a Task Force to tackle the activities of grooming gangs across the UK
Rejected
9 signatures
What the petition asks
It’s clear there is a grooming gang culture which is being allowed to exist, which is having devastating effects on families across the UK. A dedicated cross-party Task Force, supported by specialist agencies, should be created to root out these activities and deliver timely justice to all involved.
Why it was rejected
The UK Government or Parliament was already taking the action it asked for.
There is currently a Grooming Gangs Taskforce in operation. Established in April 2023, this police taskforce collaborates with all 43 police forces in England and Wales to combat child sexual exploitation and grooming gangs.
More information: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/grooming-gangs-taskforce-arrests-hundreds-in-first-year
More information: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/grooming-gangs-taskforce-arrests-hundreds-in-first-year
Timeline
| 9 Jan 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Mar 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
9
Status
Rejected
Rejected
6 Mar 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 1 Sep 2026.