Ministers order child protection review in wake of baby’s death

The Government has ordered a nationwide review of child protection procedures following the death of a 17-month-old baby at the hands of his mother, her partner and another man.

The baby, whose identity cannot be revealed for legal reasons, died despite 60 separate visits within eight months by health and social workers in the north London borough of Haringey. It is the same authority which was severely criticised in its failure to protect Victoria Climbie, who was tortured to death in 2000.

A total of 50 injuries were found on the body of Baby P, whose body was found on August 3 last year with a broken back and eight fractured ribs. The court heard that a tooth must have been swallowed following a violent blow to the head while finger nails were missing, while his clothing was bloodstained and dirty (pictured).

Baby P's 27-year-old mother, her 32-year-old boyfriend and a lodger, Jason Owen, 36, were convicted at the Old Bailey yesterday for 'causing or allowing the death' of Baby P. All three were all cleared of murder.

Lord Laming, who chaired the inquiry into Victoria Climbie’s death, will now investigate whether social workers across the country are carrying out his recommendations for protecting vulnerable children.