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Originally Posted by Derek
I'd imagine Ernest Saunders doctors were involved. 
If he's able to lead a life without significant medical and social assistance then IMO he is fit enough to stand trial. |
Saunders? Now why does that ring a bell?
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Fresh evidence has emerged that authorities in Rotherham were warned about child sexual exploitation in 2003 and again in 2006.
Police and council officials took no action despite being told organised gangs were grooming and abusing girls.
Ex-South Yorkshire Police drugs analyst Angie Heal said she "cannot fathom" why her reports did not lead to action.
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england...shire-32586558
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South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner Alan Billings said agencies knew about Dr Heal's reports at the time but were focusing on other issues.
"The reports are utterly shocking. When you read them there's no holds barred," he said.
"They went not only to police and local government but to safeguarding boards and the national government. It was widely known what she said.
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I wonder if the reluctance to act was in part also linked to the existence of very high profile figures engaged in similar activities and it was deemed better to leave well alone.
Whatever the rationale, it's a huge scandal that needs some answers and the sooner the better.