Petition
Hold public inquiry on handling of trafficking allegations in the UK (2000–2020)
Rejected
18 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the Government to establish an independent public inquiry into how UK authorities handled allegations of trafficking and sexual exploitation linked to activity in the UK between 2000 and 2020.
Serious allegations of trafficking and sexual exploitation connected to activity in the UK have been reported over many years. Public confidence depends on knowing whether UK institutions responded appropriately. An independent public inquiry would examine how allegations were handled, whether evidence was properly assessed and shared, and whether reforms are needed to improve accountability and protect victims. This should cover trakliking inside and into the U.K.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
New independent, judge-led national Inquiry into the scandal of the Rape Gangs
New independent, judge-led national Inquiry into the scandal of the Rape Gangs
New independent, judge-led national Inquiry into the scandal of the Rape Gangs
Timeline
| 9 Mar 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 Apr 2026 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
18
Status
Rejected
Rejected
9 Apr 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 10 Aug 2026.