UK Minister Suella Braverman Says Pakistani Men In "Grooming Gangs" Raping English Girls

Suella Braverman, the British Home Secretary, stated that British Pakistani men are members of grooming gangs that "pursue, rape, drug, and harm vulnerable English girls." Her remarks about the representation of British Pakistani men in grooming gangs sparked outrage.

Following several reports about grooming gangs exploiting young girls, British Home Secretary Suella Braverman unveiled new plans to end child sexual abuse. She claimed that British Pakistani men are part of grooming gangs that "pursue, rape, drug, and harm vulnerable English girls." Her remarks about the representation of British Pakistani men in grooming gangs sparked outrage.

As per reports, Braverman announced plans for a wide-ranging consultation on the issue on Sunday, though the government is focusing on mandatory reporting for the time being. She claimed that political correctness prevented those in authority from acting.

Suella Braverman On Grooming Gangs

The British Home Secretary believed that professionals with responsibilities for young girls did not care and turned a "blind eye" to abuse "out of political correctness, fear of being called racist, fear of being called bigoted." Any profession involved in child safeguarding would be required to report and take action if they came into possession of information that raised concerns about the safety of children.

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Braverman claimed that gangs of British Pakistani men involved in child abuse rings or networks were targeting and sexually exploiting vulnerable white English girls, many of whom were in care or in difficult circumstances.

The Conservative MP was chastised for inciting racial tensions and perpetuating harmful stereotypes. Many people, including Robina Qureshi, CEO of the refugee charity Positive Action in Housing (PAiH), condemned her remarks. Qureshi demanded an apology from the Home Secretary for her "gross misrepresentation" of the British Pakistani community, calling her language "unacceptable."