Abstract
An explanation of the various systems operating in England to investigate and review child deaths including serious case reviews, and child death reviews and their development and legal proceedings alleging negligence. The paper argues that the increasing proceduralisation of child protection creates a framework for identifying failure and allocating blame which undermines rather than supports good practice. This is particularly the case in the increased evidence on litigation. The close analysis of individual cases, either for serious case reviews or in litigation cannot provide a strong foundation for developing procedures or practice. Rather more emphasis should be given to research as a basis for training or development. Both the recent Laming Inquiries are examples of the weakness of single cases as a basis for reform
| Translated title of the contribution | Facing failures in the child protection system in England |
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| Original language | English |
| Title of host publication | Child protection in Europe |
| Editors | Müller , Regine , Nüsken , Dirk |
| Publisher | Waxmann Verlag |
| Pages | 289 - 306 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783830924036 |
| Publication status | Published - 2010 |