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Grooming gang review timescale criticised

The organisations tasked with leading a review into the operations of grooming gangs in Scotland have said that the review will take place over three phases - assessment, assurance and improvement - with the first two phases expected to take up to 18 months to complete. The Care Inspectorate, Healthcare Improvement Scotland, and His Majesty's Inspectorates of Constabulary and Education in Scotland are leading the review, and met yesterday with the Chief Officers Group, representing councils, health boards, social work and policing, to set out the scope of the review. However, Scottish Conservative justice spokesman Liam Kerr said: "If the SNP are serious about tackling child sexual exploitation, they must stop hiding behind reviews and commit to a full, independent inquiry now." One victim who was abused while living in a children's unit in Edinburgh said it felt like the Government was hoping public attention would fade, making it easier to avoid a proper inquiry.

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