‘Telford model’ is more effective for child abuse inquiries, says former chair

Tom Crowther KC says public inquiries seen as Rolls-Royce solution' but local review in Shropshire led to real progress

Public inquiries are seen as the Rolls-Royce solution" to tackling the grooming gangs scandal but local reviews are more effective, the former chair of the Telford child sexual exploitation (CSE) inquiry has said.

Tom Crowther KC said the Telford model" led to real progress in the Shropshire town and could be used in towns across the country looking into similar CSE scandals.