Prime Minister Keir Starmer may be required to appear before the independent inquiry into grooming gangs, which is set to begin its formal hearings in December. The inquiry, which was established to examine the systemic failures in handling child sexual exploitation cases, is currently reviewing potential witnesses who may be able to provide insight into past institutional responses.

As the former Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Sir Keir Starmer’s tenure is a subject of interest for the inquiry panel. While no formal summons has been issued at this stage, reports indicate that his involvement as a witness is being considered due to his previous role overseeing the Crown Prosecution Service. The inquiry aims to investigate how authorities handled reports of grooming gangs across various regions in the UK, focusing on whether past policies or leadership decisions contributed to the failure to protect victims.

There is currently no confirmation on whether the Prime Minister will be compelled to testify or if he will provide evidence voluntarily. The inquiry is expected to be a significant test of transparency regarding the historical performance of the justice system. The government has not yet issued a formal response regarding the possibility of the Prime Minister's participation, and the inquiry panel has maintained that its focus remains on gathering evidence from all relevant parties to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the failures that occurred.