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Baby death sparks Haringey review | |
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The government has ordered an immediate inquiry into children's services in a north London borough where a 17-month-old baby was killed. | |
The review will be carried out by Ofsted, the Healthcare Commission and the Chief Inspector of Constabulary, examining the role of all agencies. | |
The boy was on a register of at-risk children when he was killed in August 2007. | The boy was on a register of at-risk children when he was killed in August 2007. |
The probe was ordered by Children's Secretary Ed Balls. | |
"The case of Baby P is tragic and appalling," he said. | |
"It is our duty to take whatever action is needed to ensure that such a tragedy doesn't happen again, that lessons are learned and that children in Haringey are safe." | |
The case has also triggered a review of children's services across England, announced by Children's Minister Beverley Hughes. | |
The baby died in the same borough where eight-year-old Victoria Climbie was tortured to death in 2000. | The baby died in the same borough where eight-year-old Victoria Climbie was tortured to death in 2000. |
Mr Balls has demanded a first draft of the report to be submitted to ministers by 1 December. |