SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has joined the growing chorus of voices demanding a new investigation into the scandal of child abuse by grooming gangs in the UK. Musk has gone as far as supporting calls for King Charles III to intervene in the matter.
Musk declared the scandal as 'the worst mass crime against the people of Britain ever' and urged for a 'national inquiry now' during a recent statement.
For years, the UK has been grappling with revelations of grooming gangs exploiting children, particularly in cities like Rochdale, Telford, Manchester, and Rotherham. A 2014 independent review of grooming in Rotherham revealed that the majority of perpetrators were of Pakistani heritage and described the horrific nature of the abuse suffered by child victims.
The report detailed instances where children were raped by multiple perpetrators, trafficked to other locations, abducted, beaten, and intimidated. It also highlighted the failure of authorities to prioritize and act on the abuse cases.
Despite efforts to address the issue, the report emphasized that child abuse continues to this day and that some cases were suppressed or ignored due to concerns about political correctness.
Recent calls for a national inquiry gained momentum when local politicians in Oldham requested government intervention to investigate child abuse. However, the Home Office responded by suggesting that any inquiry should be organized locally, sparking criticism from various quarters.
Conservative Party Leader Kemi Badenoch echoed the need for a full national inquiry into what she termed the 'rape gangs scandal,' emphasizing the importance of seeking justice for the victims.
Elon Musk's support for a national inquiry and his call for King Charles III to intervene have stirred further debate on the issue. Health Secretary Wes Streeting acknowledged the seriousness of child abuse and expressed willingness to collaborate with Musk to address the problem.
As the debate continues, the push for accountability and justice for the victims of child abuse remains at the forefront of public discourse in the UK.
