Whistleblower and Abuse Survivors Launch Legal Campaign to Hold Officials Accountable

The #TheyKnew campaign seeks £125,000 to pursue legal actions against senior officials accused of failing to protect children from grooming gangs.

The #TheyKnew campaign, led by whistleblower Maggie Oliver and survivors of child sexual abuse, aims to investigate and prosecute officials accused of neglecting their duty to protect children from grooming gangs.
A crowdfunding effort on CrowdJustice seeks to raise £125,000 to fund legal actions, including private prosecutions, civil claims, and evidence gathering.
The campaign targets senior officials, including police chiefs, council leaders, and social service heads, for alleged misconduct and failure to act on exploitation cases.
Critics argue that recent government measures, such as new reporting laws and local inquiries, fail to address historical injustices or hold past wrongdoers accountable.
Survivors from Rochdale, Telford, and Rotherham emphasize the importance of accountability to prevent future systemic failures in protecting vulnerable children.