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‘The passage of time should not be a barrier to justice’: Oldham MPs speak out over ‘serious failings’ in response to child abuse cases
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Oldham MPs have called for child sex abusers to be brought to justice after an independent review found ‘serious failings’ in the authorities response to historic cases in the borough. The damning report exposes how vulnerable children were failed by the agencies that were meant to protect them because procedures had not been followed properly.
This resulted in some youngsters not being protected and perpetrators either not being brought to book earlier - or evading justice altogether. Following the publication of the report GMP has launched Operation Sherwood which aims to apprehend Oldham-based offenders who have historically preyed upon children.
This chimes with the response of Oldham’s three Parliamentary representatives - Jim McMahon, Angela Rayner and Debbie Abrahams - after the scale of the shortcomings was revealed at a press conference on Monday morning. In a joint statement they write: “[The] independent review identifies that, whilst these incidents are not current cases, there is still work to be done in ensuring offenders face the full force of the law and the passage of time should not be a barrier to justice.”
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It adds: “It is an uncomfortable and disturbing fact that abuse takes place in every city, town and village and Oldham is not immune from that. The vast majority of victims are well supported, and professionals are working hard to meet increasing demand and changes to the nature and pattern of abuse as it develops.
“However, the report is clear that not all victims received the support they deserve, and one victim let down is one too many. Our priority has always been supporting
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