The grooming gangs scandal was not confined to a handful of towns in England.
We know organised child sexual exploitation happened in Wales, Welsh victims suffered appalling abuse and there are serious questions about whether public bodies did enough to protect vulnerable children.
Victims deserve confidence that no stone will be left unturned in uncovering the truth.
The Welsh Government must establish a Wales-specific inquiry into the role of devolved public services, including schools, health boards and local authorities.
There is evidence that vulnerable children have been failed by the very institutions that should have protected them.
It is unforgiveable that warnings were ignored and victims were dismissed because people avoided having uncomfortable conversations that could have raised the alarm about safeguarding concerns.
Lessons must be learned to ensure these horrific crimes can never happen again. We must have a Wales-specific inquiry into grooming gangs.
