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Offences against Children: Victim Support Schemes

Asked by John LamontConservativeMinistry of JusticeTabled Answered 3 February 2026UIN 907640

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on supporting the victims of cross-border grooming gangs.

Answered by Alex Davies-Jones

This Government is committed to working closely with the Scottish Government to strengthen protections for victims of cross-border grooming gangs.

We have accepted all 12 recommendations of Baroness Casey’s report, ensuring a comprehensive, victim focused response to tackling group-based child sexual exploitation.

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