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GROOMING OF TEENAGERS IS EVIL AND
UNACCEPTABLE TO ALL
Mr. Mohammed
Shafiq, Chief Executive of the Ramadhan Foundation comments:
“The convictions
yesterday of two ring leaders of a grooming gang sends a clear signal
that these crimes are unacceptable and those engaged in such crimes will
pay a heavy price.
I pay tribute to the
girls and their families who have been brave in giving evidence against
these evil men, they will now need all the support from the Authorities
to rebuild their lives.
I have been clear in
instigatating this debate that these are criminal matters and should be
seen in this way, no community or faith ever sanctions these evil crimes
and to suggest that this somehow engrained in the community is deeply
offensive.
I urge all engaged in
this debate to do so with tolerance, honesty and above all based on
evidence and not prejudiced positions.
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Notes for editors
For immediate media interview requests please ring 07989 764624 (Media
only)
1. The Ramadhan
Foundation is a leading Muslim youth organisation in the UK that is
working for peaceful co-existence and dialogue for all communities.
2. Based in
Greater Manchester and working to also establish the platform for human
unity amongst our communities in the UK.
3. Mohammad Shafiq is the Chief Executive of the Foundation, aged
31 and actively campaigning to provide a more positive image of
Islam
and Muslims
Mr. Mohammed
Shafiq
Chief Executive
Ramadhan
Foundation
07989 764624 or
07814 835912
mohammed.shafiq@ramadhanfoundation.com
www.ramadhanfoundation.com
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