Petition · Cabinet Office

Establish a judge-led inquiry into UK response to international sex trafficking

Open for signatures 56 signatures

What the petition asks

Establish a judge-led statutory public inquiry to examine whether UK authorities, regulators and institutions responded appropriately to credible allegations of international sex trafficking networks connected to the UK, and whether reforms are needed to improve accountability.
Serious allegations involving international sexual exploitation networks have raised questions globally about how institutions and authorities respond when powerful individuals or cross-border networks may be involved. We believe a statutory public inquiry would help establish whether UK bodies acted appropriately, ensure transparency, and identify any reforms needed to strengthen oversight, accountability and public confidence.

Timeline

16 Apr 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 56
Status Open for signatures
Department Cabinet Office
Opened 16 Apr 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.