A lady claiming to be a sufferer of an alleged Pakistani grooming gang has urged Scotland’s first minister to launch a nationwide inquiry.
Taylor, which isn’t her actual identify, has written to John Swinney with claims of how she was preyed on by no less than 10 males when she was 13 years previous and in care.
Mr Swinney stated the federal government was “open” to launching an inquiry into grooming gangs in Scotland.
The lady, who’s now in her 20s, says she and her pals had been sexually abused and exploited after being plied with alcohol and medicines.
The alleged gang was stated to have operated from flats within the Govanhill space of Glasgow and Rutherglen in South Lanarkshire.
In her letter, Taylor says it’s “clear” such abuse continues to be ongoing in Scotland as she referred to as for a speedy audit into grooming gangs throughout the nation.
She added: “A full inquiry into grooming gangs in Scotland must follow any audit in order to protect children suffering now, and any potential victims in the future.”
Taylor’s plea comes following a number of high-profile circumstances, together with the “beastie house” paedophile ring in Glasgow and the lately sentenced Romanian grooming gang in Dundee.
A nationwide inquiry into grooming gangs will happen in England and Wales however one has not been arrange in Scotland.
The Scottish Conservatives tried so as to add an modification to the Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Invoice in September which might have seen an inquiry, however it was rejected.
Taylor’s plight was highlighted throughout First Minister’s Questions by Scottish Tory chief Russell Findlay.
Mr Swinney acknowledged receipt of the letter and shared his “admiration for her courage to speak out on such an important and very difficult subject”.
The primary minister added: “I am deeply saddened to hear of any cases of sexual abuse.”
Mr Swinney stated the Scottish authorities is taking motion by way of the work of the Nationwide Little one Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Strategic Group.
He added: “The government has remained open to the question of a grooming gangs inquiry, but there is a series of steps being taken to explore these issues at the present moment.”
Mr Findlay raised issues from Taylor that Police Scotland allegedly failed to analyze her complaints.
She stated she contacted the primary minister and the pressure straight after discovering “upsetting information” inside her care information.
Taylor stated she had initially believed the care dwelling, police and social providers “knew nothing” concerning the alleged abuse she suffered, however her information “say different”.
She stated she had chosen to “make sure my voice is heard” after receiving “dismissive replies” from Mr Swinney and Police Scotland.
A Police Scotland spokesperson stated: “A complaint about the police was received in September 2025.
“The complainer was spoken to and we confirmed data had been handed to us, however since no report was made to police in reference to any crime, this criticism didn’t match the factors as a criticism concerning the police.
“The complainer was advised she should make a report to police if she had been a victim of a crime. The complainer confirmed she was happy to have the complaint closed with this advice.”
Highlighting the pressure’s response to Taylor’s criticism, Mr Swinney reiterated that his authorities stays open to the query of a grooming gangs inquiry.
He added: “But what I am satisfied about is that the police will address these issues and that our judicial system will address them too, and we will reflect on whether there is any further scrutiny that is required in the light of those investigations.”
In a press release after, Mr Findlay stated the primary minister “must not bury his head in the sand”.
The MSP for West Scotland added: “Taylor and other victims say there must be a grooming gangs inquiry in Scotland to uncover the scale of the abuse, why it was allowed to go unchecked and to ensure that it cannot continue.
“Victims don’t belief that what occurred to them might be absolutely investigated by organisations they consider turned a blind eye and even engaged in overlaying up what occurred.
“The authorities’ actions should be independently examined to establish what exactly has happened.”
