An unresolved horror

The horrific saga of Pakistani-Muslim grooming gangs targeting and raping vulnerable white British girls in the United Kingdom has faded from the spotlight of many Western media outlets. A few months ago, the issue surged online, sparking outrage, but attention has since shifted to other concerns. Does this mean the gangs have disbanded or altered their course? No. Are the underprivileged or vulnerable young girls now safe from being groomed and raped by men of Pakistani-Muslim origin who view them as “cheap meat”? Regrettably, no.

Without decisive international pressure on U.K. authorities, these atrocities will persist and even thrive in silence. Sweeping this crisis under the rug or discussing it briefly is not enough. The global community must hold the U.K. government accountable, as many politicians have sidestepped the issue, prioritizing political points and the Muslim vote over the plight of these girls.

In a compelling article for Commentary, Stephen Pollard exposes the grim details of these grooming gangs, reigniting the world’s conscience and explaining why this crisis remains unresolved. The scandal first gained public attention decades ago when courageous politicians and journalists revealed the systemic sexual exploitation of predominantly white British girls by organized Pakistani-Muslim groups in towns like Rotherham, Rochdale, and Oldham. This is not merely a criminal issue but a profound moral and cultural crisis demanding urgent action.

For years, reports have documented vulnerable girls, some as young as 11, being groomed, raped, and tortured by these gangs. Professor Alexis Jay’s 2014 report estimated at least 1,400 children were abused between 1997 and 2013 in Rotherham alone. Yet, as Pollard notes, the full scope of these crimes, the extent of potential cover-ups by authorities, and whether such abuses continue unchecked remain unclear. This lack of transparency is no accident; it reflects a broader reluctance to confront uncomfortable truths about cultural dynamics.

A significant proportion of perpetrators in these cases are men of Pakistani-Muslim heritage. A 20-year study cited by Kemi Badenoch found that 83% of defendants in grooming gang prosecutions from 1997 to 2017 were of Pakistani origin. These men, operating within a cultural framework distinct from British values, often view their victims—disparaged as “kafir” or “easy meat”—as legitimate targets for exploitation. This perception, rooted in a combination of Islamic interpretations and disdain for Western norms, clashes with Britain’s Christian principles of dignity and respect for all.

While blanket vilification of any community must be avoided, these patterns are not coincidental. When former Home Secretary Suella Braverman and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak—both of Asian descent—spoke candidly about the gangs’ ethnic and religious profile, they faced accusations of bigotry and Islamophobia, revealing the chilling effect of political correctness on honest discourse.

This ongoing scandal exposes the dangers of unchecked multiculturalism, where integration is sidelined in favor of cultural relativism. While diversity can enrich a nation in some ways, it must be paired with a shared commitment to core values like respect for women and the rule of law. The overrepresentation of specific groups in these crimes points to unintegrated communities where toxic attitudes fester.

Britain must rediscover its moral clarity. A society that tolerates such abuse—or shies away from confronting it—has lost its moral compass. We must return to first principles: children must be protected, evil must be named, and justice is non-negotiable. Without these, no society can endure.

The grooming gang crisis is a wake-up call for Britain and the broader Western world. In some Arab Muslim countries, similar abuses are overlooked, often sanctioned by religious texts deemed untouchable. Yet, in the West, where honor and dignity for women are cherished, such atrocities cannot be tolerated. Fear of being labeled “far-right” must not silence honest discussions about cultural factors or institutional failures. The victims—young girls robbed of their innocence—deserve better. Their suffering demands justice, not political expediency.

Christians, in particular, should advocate for a national inquiry to uncover the truth, punish the guilty, and protect the vulnerable. Reforms are urgently needed to ensure integration and shared values, preventing any community from becoming a haven for such crimes. Above all, we must pray for healing for the victims and a renewed commitment to the moral foundation that defines Britain’s greatness—a foundation rooted in Christian principles of justice, mercy, and truth.

The international community must press the United Kingdom to act decisively, ensuring that silence does not enable these horrors to persist. Only through collective resolve can we honor the victims and restore a society that upholds dignity for all.