LAMI-93
Response
Historic
AI-assessed
Require manager involvement from both agencies in joint child harm investigations.
Recommendation
Whenever a joint investigation by police and social services is required into possible injury or harm to a child, a manager from each agency should always be involved at the referral stage, and in any further strategy discussion.
Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
No specific published evidence detailing the mandatory involvement of a manager from both police and social services at the referral stage and in strategy discussions for joint investigations into child harm has been identified within the provided official sources. While GOV.UK search results indicate content related to 'investigation management case,' no specific inter-agency protocols directly addressing this recommendation are detailed. The Laming Inquiry was published in 2003, and no further specific evidence has been identified since then.
How was this assessed?
Assessed by gemini-2.5-flash on 19 Mar 2026
Checked data held on this site (government responses, progress updates, independent evidence)
External sources searched: www.gov.uk, www.legislation.gov.uk, hansard.parliament.uk
This recommendation requires implementation across many organisations. The assessment reflects central policy response, not adoption in individual organisations.
Jurisdiction
UK-wide
Response
Historic
Response
HistoricNo government response recorded.
Themes & Tags
Recommendation age
23.2 yrs
Last formal update
No formal updates