The Story The journalist who exposed Britain’s grooming gangs
Jan 9, 2025
Andrew Norfolk, the former Chief Investigations Reporter at The Times, dives deep into his groundbreaking work exposing Britain's grooming gangs. He shares the emotional turmoil and systemic failures he encountered while uncovering this shocking scandal. Norfolk discusses the impact of a major inquiry report, the complex cultural issues surrounding these abuses, and the backlash faced by those who speak out. His reflections on the repercussions of his reporting reveal both pride in raising awareness and frustration with ongoing misconceptions.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Exposing the Grooming Gang Scandal
03:38 • 23min
Examining the Impact of Inquiry Reports on Abuse Victims
26:27 • 2min
Grooming Gangs: A Cultural Examination
28:15 • 5min
Irony and Backlash in the Fight Against Grooming Gangs
33:12 • 2min
Reflections on Transformational Journalism
35:03 • 3min