UnHerd with Freddie Sayers Julie Bindel: Grooming gangs are still in Britain
Apr 22, 2025
Julie Bindel, a feminist journalist and author renowned for her work on violence against women and children, delves into the UK's grooming gang crisis. She highlights systemic failures and the neglect faced by victims and their families. The conversation covers personal stories of exploitation, the political struggles surrounding these crimes, and the need for accountability and better support for vulnerable individuals. Bindel challenges the left's response to women's rights and emphasizes the importance of confronting these ongoing issues.
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Fiona Iverson's Tragic Story
- Fiona Iverson was targeted at 14 by men who used drugs and threats to coerce her.
- Despite her mother's efforts, the police dismissed it as consensual until Fiona was murdered at 17.
How Grooming Gangs Operate
- Grooming gangs exploit vulnerable working-class girls by isolating them and branding objections as racism.
- Men use 'boyfriend' guise to gain control before prostituting and abusing the girls.
Systemic Neglect And Victim Blaming
- Authorities saw child sexual abuse cases as lifestyle choices, often blaming girls.
- This neglect was compounded by racism projected onto victims, leaving abusers unchallenged.