Simon Morton, a former senior investigating officer with Thames Valley Police, asserts that grooming and sexual abuse are still prevalent in Oxford and across the UK. Advocating against further public inquiries, he emphasizes the need for action based on existing recommendations from the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse. Morton’s comments coincide with political debates over inquiries into grooming gangs, which he deems ‘pointless’. He also highlights the distrust survivors have towards authorities such as police and social services.