“It was not political correctness or a lack of reporting that prevented cases in Rochdale being dealt with initially says The Chief Executive of Rochdale Council
Responding to comments made by the Prime Minister visiting the town to launch a crackdown on grooming gangs, who claimed that “political correctness” had played a role in part in protecting these gangs Steve Rumbelow said:
”it was a failure to bring charges against offenders until years after initial reports were made and a failure by several different agencies to recognise the horrendous abuse taking place.”
“We are pleased that the Home Secretary and Prime Minister have been to Rochdale to see first-hand how the council and police have been working, over several years, to deal with current and historic child sexual abuse in all its forms. That work has brought many offenders to justice and helped survivors rebuild their lives” he added
However he was also critical of the Home Secretary saying that immensely disappointing that she left the meeting and immediately talked of an ongoing scandal.
“That may be the case in some places but that is not the case in Rochdale now.”
During the visit,Sunak said the victims of the gang were let down by those who should have protected them.
