Petition · Home Office
New independent, judge-led national Inquiry into the scandal of the Rape Gangs
Closed
1,346 signatures
What the petition asks
We think the current grooming gangs inquiry has failed. Several survivors have resigned from its panel and there have been calls for the resignation of the Safeguarding Minister. Two prospective Chairs have walked away from the process. The new public inquiry must be fully independent.
Survivors no longer have any confidence that they will achieve justice.
We demand that the Government appoints a judge to lead a Public Inquiry into the Rape Gangs scandal.
The Inquiry must be wide ranging and have the power to compel MPs, Local Government Officers, Social Workers and local Councillors amongst others to give evidence.
Justice delayed is Justice denied.
We demand that the Government appoints a judge to lead a Public Inquiry into the Rape Gangs scandal.
The Inquiry must be wide ranging and have the power to compel MPs, Local Government Officers, Social Workers and local Councillors amongst others to give evidence.
Justice delayed is Justice denied.
Timeline
| 5 Dec 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Jun 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,346
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
5 Dec 2025
Closed
5 Jun 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 1 Aug 2026.