Geraldine McKelvey

Geraldine McKelvey, a Senior correspondent at The Guardian with a deep focus on child sexual exploitation, delves into the turmoil surrounding the national grooming gangs inquiry. She explains the distinctions between grooming and child sexual exploitation. The conversation reveals the complexities of defining grooming gangs and the emerging political controversies that threaten the inquiry's integrity. Geraldine also highlights the urgency felt by survivors due to past failures, as well as the critical need for funding and proper oversight to ensure future protections.