Constance apologises to grooming gangs expert

Angela Constance said she made a personal call to Professor Alexis Jay.

The justice secretary has publicly apologised to a grooming gangs expert after a row over misrepresenting her views in parliament.

Angela Constance said she made a personal call to Professor Alexis Jay to say sorry for involving her in the controversy.

However, Constance faced further questions over whether she had breached the ministerial code after admitting no government official was involved.

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Last updated Dec 17th, 2025 at 19:29

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