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| Father of Baby P speaks of loss | Father of Baby P speaks of loss |
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| Baby P's natural father has called him a "bouncing" and affectionate boy, while describing his devastation at losing a son he loved deeply. | Baby P's natural father has called him a "bouncing" and affectionate boy, while describing his devastation at losing a son he loved deeply. |
| Baby P died in August 2007 after having suffered sustained abuse. | Baby P died in August 2007 after having suffered sustained abuse. |
| His father, who cannot be named, condemned the boy's mother and the two men convicted over the death. | His father, who cannot be named, condemned the boy's mother and the two men convicted over the death. |
| He said: "Those who systematically tortured P... kept it a secret, not just from me, but from all the people who visited the house." | He said: "Those who systematically tortured P... kept it a secret, not just from me, but from all the people who visited the house." |
| "Even after he died, they lied to cover up their abuse." | "Even after he died, they lied to cover up their abuse." |
| The three people convicted of involvement in the death have been warned they face "substantial" terms in prison. | The three people convicted of involvement in the death have been warned they face "substantial" terms in prison. |
| Old Bailey Judge Stephen Kramer told the child's mother, 27, her 32-year-old boyfriend, and Jason Owen, 36, that they should not be fooled into thinking otherwise because he had ordered pre-sentence reports. | Old Bailey Judge Stephen Kramer told the child's mother, 27, her 32-year-old boyfriend, and Jason Owen, 36, that they should not be fooled into thinking otherwise because he had ordered pre-sentence reports. |
| They will be sentenced on 15 December. | |
| Baby P's father issued a statement through his lawyer - Chris Yiannakas - which said: "P was a bouncing 17-month-old boy. I loved him deeply. I remember how he used to run up to me... or when he was in his pram he would bounce up and down until I took him out, giving me hugs and kisses." | Baby P's father issued a statement through his lawyer - Chris Yiannakas - which said: "P was a bouncing 17-month-old boy. I loved him deeply. I remember how he used to run up to me... or when he was in his pram he would bounce up and down until I took him out, giving me hugs and kisses." |
| Baby P's natural father issues a statement through his lawyer Chris Yiannakas | |
| The father said the "verdicts will help to bring closure for what has been a very traumatic time for me, P's family and indeed all those who knew and were close to him". | The father said the "verdicts will help to bring closure for what has been a very traumatic time for me, P's family and indeed all those who knew and were close to him". |
| He also paid tribute to the police for the part they played in bringing the case to court. | He also paid tribute to the police for the part they played in bringing the case to court. |
| He added: "I would also like to thank the social workers who have been involved since P's death. They have acted with professionalism and courtesy. | He added: "I would also like to thank the social workers who have been involved since P's death. They have acted with professionalism and courtesy. |
| "Finally, I wish to thank my family and friends who have given me comfort and support during this traumatic time." | "Finally, I wish to thank my family and friends who have given me comfort and support during this traumatic time." |
| 'Outraged and shocked' | |
| Meanwhile, Gordon Brown vowed he would do "everything in my power" to prevent a repeat of the tragedy. | Meanwhile, Gordon Brown vowed he would do "everything in my power" to prevent a repeat of the tragedy. |
| Speaking on a trip to New York, the prime minister added: "I am absolutely sure that, like me, every parent in the country is outraged and shocked by what has happened and angered about what happened to that infant." | Speaking on a trip to New York, the prime minister added: "I am absolutely sure that, like me, every parent in the country is outraged and shocked by what has happened and angered about what happened to that infant." |
| His comments came as it emerged a whistleblower wrote to ministers and inspectors six months before Baby P's death to raise concerns about Haringey's child protection services.Nevres Kemal was worried about children in Haringey | His comments came as it emerged a whistleblower wrote to ministers and inspectors six months before Baby P's death to raise concerns about Haringey's child protection services.Nevres Kemal was worried about children in Haringey |
| Former social worker Nevres Kemal, through her lawyer, claimed the north London authority had failed to act on unrelated allegations of child sexual abuse. | Former social worker Nevres Kemal, through her lawyer, claimed the north London authority had failed to act on unrelated allegations of child sexual abuse. |
| Ms Kemal's lawyer, Lawrence Davies, said her complaint was "pushed from pillar to post" and suggested Baby P's death might have been avoided if it had been acted on. | Ms Kemal's lawyer, Lawrence Davies, said her complaint was "pushed from pillar to post" and suggested Baby P's death might have been avoided if it had been acted on. |
| The claims were investigated by the Commission for Social Care before its responsibility in the area was passed to Ofsted. | The claims were investigated by the Commission for Social Care before its responsibility in the area was passed to Ofsted. |
| The Conservatives accused the government of "bureaucratic buck-passing" and called for a detailed account of how the whistleblower's letter was dealt with. | The Conservatives accused the government of "bureaucratic buck-passing" and called for a detailed account of how the whistleblower's letter was dealt with. |
| Tory leader David Cameron urged the government to publish the letter as he described it as a tragic case of a baby falling through the cracks of a bureaucratic system. | Tory leader David Cameron urged the government to publish the letter as he described it as a tragic case of a baby falling through the cracks of a bureaucratic system. |
| He said: "If letters are sent with both Haringey and children in the same sentence, then that should have been a real wake up call. | He said: "If letters are sent with both Haringey and children in the same sentence, then that should have been a real wake up call. |
| "It seems that what may have happened is that bureaucratic changes in how inspections are carried out didn't help. | "It seems that what may have happened is that bureaucratic changes in how inspections are carried out didn't help. |
| "And it also seems that everyone is saying that procedures were followed rather than actually asking who was responsible and why didn't they act." | "And it also seems that everyone is saying that procedures were followed rather than actually asking who was responsible and why didn't they act." |
| It has also emerged that a senior Haringey councillor claimed just days after Baby P's death that the authority had raised its game significantly since Victoria Climbie's murder. | It has also emerged that a senior Haringey councillor claimed just days after Baby P's death that the authority had raised its game significantly since Victoria Climbie's murder. |
| Liz Santry, the council's cabinet member for children and young people, emailed fellow councillors on 13 August 2007 to criticise the media for linking the Baby P case with the earlier scandal. | Liz Santry, the council's cabinet member for children and young people, emailed fellow councillors on 13 August 2007 to criticise the media for linking the Baby P case with the earlier scandal. |