We are truly sorry: council issues its first apology over the death of Baby P - The Times 19th November 2008

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

The leader of Haringey Council issued a “formal apology” last night and acknowledged that the death of Baby P had highlighted the failure “by all the agencies involved”. Facing calls for his resignation, George Meehan gave a “heartfelt and unreserved” apology for the suffering Baby P had endured and the “failure of all the child protection agencies” to save the infant’s life.

Additional Stories

  1. ‘Invisible’ council leader apologises over Baby P death - The Telegraph 19th November 2008
  2. Baby P: How many more will social workers and officials fail to protect? - The Telegraph 19th November 2008
  3. Council ‘was entirely supportive of Baby P’s relationship with mother’… but THREE doctors warned of abuse - Daily Mail 19th November 2008

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