The Scottish government is set to announce a national review of the grooming gang evidence in Scotland, after coming under pressure to take action on reports of organised sexual exploitation. An independent judge will assess the situation in Scotland, with their conclusions then used to help the government decide whether there should be full public inquiry. The Scottish Conservatives have been clear for some time that their position is to move straight to a national probe, while Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has welcomed reports that a review is forthcoming.

The SNP government has, however, been accused of dragging its feet on the issue – with political opponents insisting that justice secretary Angela Constance has demonstrated a ‘lack of interest’ in the issue. Constance has even f

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