Thematic Inspection
An inspection of the effectiveness of the police and law enforcement bodies' response to group-based child sexual exploitation in England and Wales
Published 8 December 2023
Found forces struggled to identify group-based CSE investigations. Made 9 recommendations plus 1 area for improvement. Progress review commissioned by Home Secretary in January 2025.
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Recommendations
National — applies to all forces
Recommendations (2)
| # | Recommendation | Directed at | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | By 31 December 2024, ensure sufficient measures in place to identify group-based CSE and adopt national definition | All chief constables | — |
| 9 | With immediate effect, take effective steps to eradicate victim-blaming language in their forces | All chief constables | — |