GROOMING GANGS DEBATE: Here s everything two West Yorkshire MPs said in today s House of Commons debate By T&A Reporters
The Houses of Parliament, where the debate was held Two West Yorkshire MPs spoke today during a House of Commons debate on the issue of grooming gangs. Batley and Spen MP Tracy Brabin (Labour) talked of how her constituency had been “rocked far too often” by announcements and police investigations into grooming gangs, and pointed to the importance of justice being served in recognition of the unquantifiable bravery of the victims who have come forward. Meanwhile, Keighley MP Robbie Moore (Conservative) called for open discussion on the issue, adding: “Let us call this problem out for what it is: predominantly a small minority of largely Muslim men in West Yorkshire - including, I am sad to say, in Keighley - have been sexually exploiting young children for far too long.”
Police commissioner Jane Kennedy: Merseyside’s Police Commissioner Jane Kennedy said: “Sexual violence devastates lives. Those who survive it deserve to be treated with the utmost sensitivity, care and respect. A NEW support group has been set up to help victims of sexual violence in Wirral and Merseyside. The new Merseyside Sexual Violence Strategic Group will focus on increasing the reporting rates of sexual violence, by giving victims greater confidence to come forward, while also ensuring more offenders are brought to justice. It gathered for the first time last month to agree its vision and aims and will meet quarterly from March 4 to review progress against its action plan.
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Victims of sexual violence reminded they are not alone
Victims of sexual abuse and violence are being reminded they are not alone as the national lockdown to combat the pandemic continues.
They are being urged to speak out as Suffolk Constabulary supports Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week to raise awareness and offer advice.
Specialist providers of support to victims and survivors of sexual violence across Suffolk are teaming up and calling on organisations, individuals and agencies across the county to join them in saying ‘Suffolk says that all forms of sexual violence are not ok’.
Anyone can suffer from sexual abuse or sexual violence – age, gender, sexual orientation, social status, race or religion are no barrier. Raising awareness of this ‘hidden harm’ is a priority for police and partners.
Published:
7:00 PM February 2, 2021
Updated:
9:06 AM February 3, 2021
Reports of domestic abuse cases in Suffolk have dropped this year, possibly due to lockdown
- Credit: Anglia Care Trust
There are concerns domestic abuse victims in Suffolk are not reaching out for help during lockdown as the number of reported cases has dropped drastically from last year.
Michelle Eaves, manager of community safety for Anglia Care Trust (ACT), which runs the Suffolk Domestic Abuse Helpline in partnership with Suffolk County Council, said the organisation keeps a close eye on the number of cases reported to them each year.
At the second week of this third lockdown, compared to the same week last year, ACT saw a 68% decrease in the number of cases of domestic abuse reported.