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We have heard some concerns about the varying quality of reviews of deaths of children...
Recommendation
We have heard some concerns about the varying quality of reviews of deaths of children in care. The government should investigate these concerns to ensure that safeguarding partners understand their role in notifying relevant authorities of children’s deaths, and that reviews are undertaken where appropriate to investigate causes of death and to take appropriate action when shortcomings are discovered. (Recommendation, Paragraph 206) The ‘care cliff’
Source
Committee
Human Rights (Joint Committee)
Report
2nd Report - Human Rights of Children in the Social Care System in England
27 Aug 2026
HC 161
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Justice
Timeline
Report published
27 Aug 2026