Statutory Independent Inquiry
Official inquiry website for the statutory Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs in England and Wales.
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SOURCE SEPARATION
Two Different Inquiry Routes
The statutory Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs and Rupert Lowe-related independent inquiry resources are separate. This page links to both, without presenting one as the other.
Official statutory inquiry
The statutory Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs covers England and Wales and was established under the Inquiries Act 2005. Use the official inquiry and GOV.UK links below for its terms, documents, hearings and updates.
Rupert Lowe / independent resources
These resources are independent of GOV.UK and the statutory inquiry. They are labelled separately so readers can assess their reports, claims and supporting material in context.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Official Government & Statutory Inquiry
Primary sources from the statutory inquiry and GOV.UK.
GOV.UK Inquiry Collection
Home Office collection bringing together the inquiry announcement, terms of reference, letters and related material.
Open GOV.UK collectionTerms of Reference
Final terms of reference published by the Home Office on 31 March 2026.
Read terms of referenceChair & Panellists
Official GOV.UK information about the chair and panellists appointed to the statutory inquiry.
View official informationVictims & Survivors Support
Official government guidance listing sources of support for victims, survivors, family members and friends.
Open support guidanceInquiry Support Services
Support organisations and help routes listed by the statutory inquiry.
Open inquiry supportPUBLIC RECORD
Parliament, Research & Public Record
Parliamentary and research sources for checking dates, statements and public records.
House of Commons Library briefing
OpenResearch briefing on the Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs.
Hansard — 18 June 2026
OpenOfficial Commons debate record titled “Grooming Gangs: Independent Inquiry”.
Early Day Motion
OpenParliamentary record referring to the independent Rape Gang Inquiry report.
IICSA archive
OpenArchive of the previous Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse.
INDEPENDENT / POLITICAL SOURCE
Rupert Lowe & Independent Inquiry Resources
These are not GOV.UK sources and are not the statutory inquiry. Inclusion is for public-information and source-checking purposes and does not imply endorsement by Right First Time UK.
The Rape Gang Inquiry
Independent inquiry website containing its own report material, statements and contact information.
Open independent siteRape Gang Inquiry Hub
Independent companion hub presenting report material and an interactive overview.
Open independent hubParliamentary EDM on the report
Public parliamentary record referring to the independent report.
Open Parliament recordSAFEGUARDING
Safeguarding & Reporting Information
Official and specialist guidance for recognising concerns, reporting abuse and understanding prosecution guidance.
GOV.UK Support Sources
Government support guidance for victims and survivors of child sexual exploitation and abuse.
Open guidanceNSPCC — Child Sexual Exploitation
Information on CSE, warning signs, responding to disclosures and reporting concerns.
Open NSPCCNSPCC — Grooming
Information about grooming, warning signs and support.
Open NSPCCCEOP Safety Centre
Reporting and safety information concerning online child sexual abuse and exploitation.
Open CEOPNational Crime Agency
NCA information about child sexual abuse and exploitation.
Open NCACrown Prosecution Service
CPS prosecution guidance for cases involving child sexual abuse.
Open CPS guidanceSUPPORT
Support Services
Independent and official support routes for people affected by crime, sexual violence, abuse or exploitation.
Victim Support
OpenIndependent help for people affected by crime.
Rape Crisis England & Wales
OpenSpecialist support for women and girls affected by rape and sexual abuse.
The Survivors Trust
OpenSpecialist rape and sexual abuse support services.
NSPCC Helpline
OpenAdvice if you are worried about a child.
How This Page Handles Evidence
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Is this the official statutory inquiry website?
No. This is an independent Right First Time UK information hub. The official statutory inquiry is linked clearly above.
Why are Rupert Lowe-related links separated?
Because they are independent resources and should not be confused with GOV.UK, Parliament or the statutory inquiry.
Why is there an 18+ warning?
The linked material concerns sexual abuse, exploitation and rape, and some readers may find it distressing.