A Labour MP emphasizes the need for urgent action in Scotland to combat child grooming gangs and enforce mandatory reporting of abuse.
This comes after Alexis Jay, who led an inquiry into child sexual abuse, pointed out that Scotland faces similar problems as the rest of the UK. She mentioned that the behavior of abusers is consistent across different regions.
Reid is pushing for the First Minister, John Swinney, to take stronger steps. He had mentioned he was considering making reporting abuse a legal requirement. Reid hopes he will act quickly to make this a reality.
She also stressed the importance of collecting detailed statistics on abuse cases. This data should include the ethnic backgrounds of both victims and perpetrators. Reid believes that if there are cultural issues at play, they need to be addressed head-on.
The UK Government has already announced plans for mandatory reporting of child abuse. Reid insists that we can’t afford to be complacent. It’s time to take decisive action against these grooming gangs and protect our children.
