“Yusuf’s death was a tragedy, and my heart goes out to his family and loved ones for their loss. I know the publication of this report will be an incredibly difficult time for them.’
‘I have deep admiration for Yusuf’s family’s determination to make sure that no one else suffers as they have. While nothing can compensate for the loss of Yusuf, I do hope that this report will provide some consolation that our health system will be strengthened in the future.’
Read MoreSarah Champion, Labour MP for Rotherham, has welcomed the Government’s plans to adopt her change in law which she has demanded for three years.
The Home Secretary has today announced she will propose measures to ban registered sex offenders from changing their name. This seeks to address a significant safeguarding loophole which allows offenders to change their identity without the knowledge of the police, disappear under the radar and, in some cases, secure a clean DBS check under their new name.
Although it is illegal for registered sex offenders to change their personal details without informing the police within three days, currently the onus remains on the offender to tell the police if there is a change in their information.
Read MoreSarah Champion, Labour MP for Rotherham, has launched blistering criticism of the Home Secretary’s' inadequate response to the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) final report in Parliament today.
Seven months after the report found damning evidence that there is a “national epidemic” of abuse on a “deeply disturbing” scale in England and Wales, the Government has today published its mandatory response.
Read MoreSarah Champion, Labour MP for Rotherham, will urge the Government to go further with the Victims and Prisoners Bill, which has its second reading in the House of Commons today.
Commenting Sarah said:
“I've been campaigning for victims’ rights since my election 10 years ago. The criminal justice system has been hollowed out by the Conservative government and it's my constituents who are suffering the consequences.’
Read MoreSarah Champion, Member of Parliament for Rotherham, has condemned the Conservative Government for failing to support people in Rotherham in the face of the cost-of-living crisis.
Read More“The decision not to proceed with new smart motorway schemes is a welcome one. I have worked for years in Parliament to highlight the risks of these deadly roads and I am delighted that no new all lane running roads will be constructed.’
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