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Nina Lloyd

Grooming gang survivor quits national inquiry citing ‘toxic environment’

A survivor of child sexual abuse has quit her role in the national grooming gangs inquiry, citing a “toxic, fearful environment” and a “high risk of people feeling silenced all over again”.

In a resignation letter on Monday, Fiona Goddard said the process so far had involved “secretive conduct” with instances of “condescending and controlling language” used towards survivors.

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