Grooming gang monsters and their relatives could be exploiting a devastating child protection loophole that would give them “complete, unfettered access” to vulnerable young girls. A Daily Express investigation has found how an anomaly in the law allows unregistered providers to operate on a short-term basis, charging local authorities thousands of pounds per week with zero regulatory oversight.

Paul O’Rourke, managing director of Next Stage Youth Development who provide care solutions for young people across the North West and West Yorkshire, says he has little doubt the glaring loophole is being exposed by “relentless gangs” who he warns will stop at nothing to gain access to their victims. Yesterday the Express revealed how family members and associates of convicted sex gang members ha

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