Alexander Ness was sentenced to 11 years in prison in March for the culpable homicide of his son Caleb in 2001, prompting a report which found serious failings in the care system.
The cabinet has now agreed to accelerate moves to change the way social work departments are inspected. The measures include an independent inspection service and monitoring of police, health board and council services. A sweeping review of the system was launched last year by First Minister Jack McConnell, who gIn October this year an independent inquiry into the death of Caleb found fault at "almost every level" by Edinburgh City Council and other care agencies involved. The baby boy was on a child protection register at the time of his death.
A more urgent approach was signalled by Children's Minister Peter Peacock on Thursday after he briefed fellow ministers on progress so far. Six "top professionals" have already been seconded to the executive from the social work and health fields, and they have been reviewing standards and operations across the various professions involved, he said. The team was also developing new standards to be used in future inspections of child protection services. ave all the authorities involved in child protection three years to reform their systems.
Mariam Ahmad
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