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In the wake of allegations that South Yorkshire Police officers sexually abused children in Rotherham, the shadow home secretary has called for an independent investigation into the matter. Conservatives Chris Philp and shadow safeguarding minister Alicia Kearns have expressed concerns that the police force should not be involved in investigating themselves, to ensure impartiality and independence. The BBC recently reported that five women who were victims of grooming gangs as children have also claimed they were abused by police officers during that time.
One woman shared her harrowing testimony, revealing that she was raped by a serving SYP officer in a marked police car starting at the age of 12. She alleged that the officer would threaten to return her to the grooming gang if she did not comply with his demands. While SYP has stated that they have a dedicated team investigating the allegations, overseen by the Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC), concerns have been raised about the objectivity of the investigation.
In a letter addressed to Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, Philp and Kearns supported Prof Alexis Jay’s position that another entity should take over the investigation. Prof Jay, known for leading the inquiry that uncovered the Rotherham grooming scandal in 2014, emphasized the importance of avoiding conflicts of interest that could obstruct justice. The former Her Majesty’s Inspector of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue, the Hon Zoë Billingham CBE, also echoed these sentiments, calling for an independent investigation to be conducted promptly.
While South Yorkshire Police have emphasized their commitment to putting victims and survivors at the forefront of the investigation, concerns persist about their ability to objectively handle the case. As allegations of police misconduct continue to surface, calls for an impartial and independent investigation have only grown louder, with the ultimate goal of delivering justice to those who have already suffered greatly
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