‘Ministers have been accused of “dragging their feet” over laws to force killers into the dock as Lucy Letby refuses to appear in court for her sentencing.’
The Independent, 21st August 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Medical neglect and “gross failures” by a mental health trust contributed to the suicide of a 12-year-old girl in a case that has highlighted national concerns about underfunding, a coroner has ruled.’
The Guardian, 17th August 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘One of Britain’s biggest gym and leisure chains has been fined more than £2.5m after a three-year-old boy drowned in one of its swimming pools.’
The Guardian, 1st August 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A baby died after her “vulnerable” 18-year-old mother gave birth alone in a jail cell following “systemic failings” by state agencies, a coroner has said.’
BBC News, 29th July 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A mum and dad who caused the death of their five-month-old baby girl have been jailed.’
BBC News, 27th July 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Two teenage boys have been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a 16-year-old in a case of mistaken identity.’
The Guardian, 13th July 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A mother who “deliberately poisoned” her son on New Year’s Eve by giving him her medication before she beat him to death has been convicted of murder.’
BBC News, 13th July 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Deividas Skebas killed nine-year-old Lilia Valutyte by stabbing her in the heart as she played with a hula hoop in the street, a jury has decided.’
The Guardian, 11th July 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A move to strengthen social housing rules in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire and the death of a toddler from exposure to mould is set to become law.’
BBC News, 27th June 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A mother has been found guilty of the manslaughter of her nine-year-old son, who was found unresponsive in a cold bath with 50 injuries over his body, while her partner has been found guilty of his murder.’
The Guardian, 13th June 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Two parents who left their 16-year-old daughter to die in squalor have had their sentences for neglect increased.’
BBC News, 20th May 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Opportunities to help a man who starved to death were missed, a safeguarding review has found.’
BBC News, 14th May 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The murder of a two-year-old who was killed by her mum’s boyfriend shows child protection must be a national priority, NSPCC Cymru has said.’
BBC News, 26th April 2023
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‘A mother and her partner face jail after being convicted over the death of a two-year-old girl who suffered horrific injuries in an attack at the family home.’
The Guardian, 4th April 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A major provider has admitted “unacceptable mistakes” in the care of three people who died after living at a home, which later closed over failures.’
BBC News, 1st April 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Multiple opportunities to save a man who was tortured and murdered by people he considered friends were missed, a review has found.’
BBC News, 31st March 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘New research is aiming to reduce the number of babies dying or being left with disabilities after being shaken.’
BBC News, 23rd March 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A woman has been found guilty of the manslaughter of her three-year-old stepson but acquitted of his murder.’
BBC News, February 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A coroner has concluded inquest proceedings into the death of murdered toddler Star Hobson.’
BBC News, 13th February 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The father of two-year-old Awaab Ishak, who was killed by mould in a social housing flat, has welcomed a new law to prevent a repeat tragedy, saying: “We are finally starting to feel like we are being treated fairly.”’
The Guardian, 9th February 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
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