An independent report by Rupert Lowe into the rape gangs has reignited the national debate over the scale of the scandal of Britain's grooming gangs, with much of the attention focused on its claim that at least 250,000 young white British girls were abused over several decades.
Published on 16 June, the 219-page report has been praised by campaigners for highlighting survivor testimonies and institutional failures, while critics including broadcaster Piers Morgan have argued that the widely cited figure is exaggerated.
