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The Sun
9 hours ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Grooming gangs scandal is one of the biggest cover ups in the history of the British state
Kids sacrificed for race relations THE grooming gangs scandal is not just one of the worst of modern times. It could be considered one of the biggest cover ups in the history of the British State. 1 For years, the Left downplayed the fact that Pakistani men were over- represented in the number of convictions for raping and beating young white girls. Vulnerable victims had repeatedly told police, social services and teachers that while being subjected to the worst torture imaginable they were also called 'white whores.' Shamefully, the authorities did nothing about this depravity — preferring to sacrifice poor white teenagers on the altar of race relations. Back in 2014, a report revealed 1,400 children were attacked in Rotherham - almost all victims white, almost all abusers of Pakistani origin. An inquiry in Telford in 2022 found that 'there was a nervousness about race… bordering on a reluctance to investigate crimes committed by what was described as the 'Asian' community.' Yet such is the liberal elite's lingering wilful blindness that even yesterday the Bishop of Manchester was on the BBC claiming there was 'no pattern' of ethnic involvement. Yesterday's damning findings by Louise Casey — that the link between ethnicity and sex crimes was dodged for year s, that asylum seekers were involved in abuse and that public trust has been eroded as a result — blows such claims out of the water for good. Much of the worst exploitation happened in areas with a high Muslim population which tended to vote Labour. Perhaps that explains Sir Keir Starmer's initial decision to deny a public inquiry, while accusing critics of 'jumping on the bandwagon of the far right'? Better late than never, he has now been forced to do the moral thing. Ethnicity of child sex abuse suspects will be logged after truth about Asian grooming gangs was 'dodged for YEARS' Home Secretary Yvette Cooper's move to ban offenders from claiming asylum is long overdue. Baroness Casey's recommendations also make sense. They include mandatory collection of ethnicity and nationality data, sharing of information and a crackdown on rogue taxi licensing. Best of all is her suggestion of the time-limited national inquiry. After 20 years of institutional cover-up, hundreds of local authority figures who escaped any punishment will be forced to publicly explain what they did and WHY. The process must be swift this time. But first, Britain's Establishment needs to accept how it got things so terribly wrong. It can start with an apology to everybody it smeared as racist simply for trying to get justice for victims of heinous abuse. Grooming gang crackdown unveiled BARONESS Casey's report sets out a series of recommendations, which the government has accepted in full 1. Strengthen the law: Tighten the law so that any adult who has sex with a child under the age of 16 is automatically charged with rape, removing current legal grey areas that allow abusers to avoid proper punishment. 2. Address Historical Failings: Through a national inquiry pursue justice for past cases and hold accountable those who failed to act. 3. Enhance Intelligence Gathering: Improve the collection and analysis of information to combat exploitation more effectively. 4. Improve Inter-Agency Collaboration: Foster stronger cooperation and information-sharing among agencies. 5. Mandatory Reporting: Require all services to share information when a child is at risk. 6. Introduce Unique Child Identifiers: Implement a system to ensure children are consistently and accurately identified across services. 7. Modernise Police Systems: Upgrade technology to enable seamless communication and prevent missed opportunities. 8. Treat Grooming Gangs as Serious Organised Crime: Employ the same robust strategies used to combat other forms of organised criminal activity. 9. Investigate Declining Reports: The Department for Education must examine why reports of child abuse are decreasing and take corrective action. 10. Understand the Underlying Drivers: Conduct in-depth research into the factors underpinning grooming gangs, including cultural and online influences. 11. Regulate the Taxi Industry: Prevent exploitation by restricting the use of 'out-of-area' taxi drivers. 12. Commit Government Resources: Ministers must allocate funding and ensure measurable progress is achieved.
CBS News
25-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
Denver community upset with temporary removal of artifacts from African-American Research Library
A controversy has been brewing at Denver's Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library after several historical artifacts were removed from public display, raising concerns and frustration within the community. Library staff said the removal was a misunderstanding, explaining that the items were taken down to protect fragile artifacts from potential damage. However, former Denver Mayor Wellington Webb and other community members argue that the issue isn't about preservation, but rather a lack of communication, especially during a sensitive time for race relations. CBS "I worked full time, went to school full time," said Dr. Faye Rison, a pioneering educator and community advocate. Rison, who has decades of work and personal achievements displayed at the Blair-Caldwell Library, hopes her contributions will inspire others, especially Black women striving to break barriers. "I think if I can do it, they can do it. And I've told that to many, many women who made a difference," she said. Rison expressed concern when she visited the library late last year and found her display missing. "And nobody could tell me what happened," she said. CBS Webb was also upset to learn that a replica of a mayoral desk, which had been displayed on the third floor, was quietly removed. "It's not their stuff to move," Webb said. He stressed that the removal of the display should have gone through a formal process, with proper communication and consideration. "We have to go through the process. If there are concerns or if they want to go digital or more interactive, it has to be a process by which you do that. One, it is not good manners. It's not even courteous to take other people's stuff and just take it or move it without their knowledge." Webb's comments reflect broader frustrations within the community, a sentiment shared at a recent town hall. There, interim Library Director Theresa Liguori offered an apology. "We apologize for any feelings of erasure. That was never our intent," Liguori said. CBS Special Collections Director Rachel Vagts explained that exposure to light had already caused significant damage to items, including a signed Tuskegee Airmen display. "Only one signature is still visible; we can't get that back," Vagts said. Library officials also face challenges related to ownership of the artifacts. Many items were donated informally, and the library does not legally own them. Liguori clarified, "If you want us to preserve or loan these items, we need proper agreements in writing." The library is working to collaborate with families to document ownership and provide additional context for the artifacts, a step they say was overlooked two decades ago. "These artifacts carry deep stories. They deserve to be told right," said Dexter Nelson II, Museum Manager. The artifacts have been returned to display, but the conversation surrounding preservation, representation, and future renovations at the library is just beginning.
