A series of posts published on the billionaire’s social networks once again brought the sexual abuse scandal against minors, which has been going on for decades, to the political agenda.
Elon Musk has reignited a political debate in the UK around the crimes committed by groups of men who have systematically committed themselves to crimes for decades. Capturing and raping children in English towns.
In a series of publications on the social platform senior British Labor Party officialsHe claims Prime Minister Keir Starmer is “deeply complicit in mass rape in exchange for votes”.
He also described Jess Phillips, Minister for the Protection of Minors and Against Violence Against Women and Girls: “rape genocide advocateMusk’s latest entry into British political life sparked outrage from Labor figures, with the prime minister condemning those “spreading lies and misinformation”, adding that they were “not interested in the victims” but rather. themselves.”
Coming after Musk unexpectedly asked close ally Nigel Farage: He will resign as leader of the far-right Reform Party and support activist Tommy Robinson, who is serving a prison sentence for contempt of court.
What is the grooming gang scandal?
The so-called grooming gangs scandal states the following: a number of high-profile cases male groups, the majority of whom are of Pakistani origin, girls captured, drugged and raped People from disadvantaged backgrounds in British cities between the 1980s and the early 2010s.
The best-known cases occurred in towns in the north of England. RotherhamRochdale and Oldham. UN report Professor Alexis Jay estimated in 2014 that around 1,400 children were sexually abused in Rotherham between 1997 and 2013, predominantly by men of Pakistani origin.
This report identifies failures of authorities and police, and also quotes local officials describing these failures. “Tension” in identifying the “ethnicity” of perpetrators for fear of being considered racist.
Jay became chair of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) in 2016, which concluded such abuse by organizations in a 2022 report. It was “endemic” in England and Walesand identified 20 recommended measures.
Why did Musk intervene now?
Musk got into an argument Following the appearance of Conservation Minister Jess Phillips rejected the request for investigation A Government-led report into such cases in the town of Oldham argued that the local council should instead decide to launch an investigation.
Professor Jay and Nazir Afzal, the former attorney general responsible for prosecuting the perpetrators of the Rotherham crimes, have since rejected the request. call for new researchHe stated that the above recommendations should be implemented. Jay told the BBC that the victims “wanted action” rather than another national investigation.
Opposition figures such as Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch They repeated Musk’s wishes Labor pointed out that none of the recommendations from Professor Jay’s previous inquiry had been implemented by successive Conservative governments.
Musk also stated: ‘Hundreds of thousands’ of girls ‘were brutally targeted’. Although it is unclear how many victims the gangs targeted 7,000 victims and survivors They testified at the independent inquiry into child sexual abuse that concluded in 2022, and a special task force formed in 2023 provided support to nearly 4,000 victims.
What does Keir Starmer have to do with the scandal?
The current Prime Minister was head of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) between 2008 and 2013. oversees criminal proceedings In England and Wales. Nine months after his appointment, the CPS decided not to prosecute alleged members of a child grooming ring in Rochdale after lawyers said the original victim was “untrustworthy”.
This decision was overturned two years later by Nazir Afzal after he was appointed attorney general for the North West of England in 2011. Thanks to Afzal’s efforts, Nine people convicted in Rochdale. Although the prosecution was initially criticized for its failure to investigate, Starmer was never charged with any responsibility and Afzal praised him for his support in holding the perpetrators to account.
Afzal was previously reported to have said: “Keir was 100% supportive of the decision to publicly admit we were wrong in the past (…) When Keir left in 2013, the CPS went from being a disaster in harassment cases to having sexual intercourse for possession.” highest conviction rate in our historyAccording to ‘The Guardian’ and ‘Financial Times’, Afzal also said this.
ADVERTStarmer defended his record by stating: Child abuse cases reopenedbrought a child grooming ring to court for the first time and changed CPS guidelines to make prosecution easier.
Professor Jay’s 2014 report on the Rotherham case states in October 2013: Starmer reviews CPS guidance on child sexual abuse “To establish a clear and consensual approach for prosecutors to take when handling child sexual abuse cases.”
This included the decision to eliminate behavior deemed harmful. undermined the credibility of young victims and have previously been used to thwart prosecution, including how they dress or behave, whether they use alcohol or drugs, and whether they file a complaint immediately.
Musk focuses on British and European politics
Musk’s latest comments are as follows: His recent support for anti-Islam activist Stephen Yaxley-LennonHe is better known as Tommy Robinson and is currently serving a prison sentence for contempt of court. Recently, Trump’s ally surprisingly made a 180-degree turn from his previous support for Nigel Farage, leader of the far-right Reform Party, and demanded his resignation.
ADVERT“Farage doesn’t have the features he needs“Musk wrote on review the rules regulating campaign finance.
Starmer and Musk have also clashed over the riots that shook Britain last summer following the murder of three girls at a dance academy in Southport. Musk was accused of further increasing the tension and not preventing this situation. spread of disinformation About attacks on the X platform.
Musk also supported Far-right Alternative for Germany Party (AfD) Ahead of the German federal elections in February.
