Tackling child abuse gangs calls for a return to Christian values

As Elon Musk wades into the row over Britian’s child rape gangs, a serious issue is in danger of becoming a political football. If we really want to reduce child abuse, we need to focus on the Bible’s blueprint for a safe society, says Miriam Cates. Liberalism has failed our children

The shocking story of Britain’s child rape gangs  in communities such as Rotherham and Oldham has attracted national and even international attention. Few can fail to be sickened by the testimony of these poor, powerless, violated young girls who were ignored, dismissed - and even blamed - by so many of those whose duty it was to protect them. 

But sadly, over recent days, the political focus has drifted away from the plight of the victims and on to an escalating blame game between politicians and media commentators.There is a growing risk that after a few weeks of mud-slinging, the whole scandal will once more be forgotten with no lessons learned.

So how should we as Christians respond to these appalling crimes?