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22/10/2010
Baby P Social Workers Lose Case
Social workers at the centre of the baby P case, who lost their jobs, have failed in their claim for unfair dismissal it has been announced.
Toddler Peter Connelly died, in Haringey, north London in August 2007, after suffering months of abuse.
He was found with more than 50 injuries over an eight-month period, during which he was repeatedly seen by Haringey Children's services and NHS health professionals.
Gillie Christou and Maria Ward argued they were sacked unfairly by Haringey Council after a the public outcry about the boy's death.
However a tribunal found the authority acted reasonably because of serious failings in the care they provided.
(BMcN/GK)
Toddler Peter Connelly died, in Haringey, north London in August 2007, after suffering months of abuse.
He was found with more than 50 injuries over an eight-month period, during which he was repeatedly seen by Haringey Children's services and NHS health professionals.
Gillie Christou and Maria Ward argued they were sacked unfairly by Haringey Council after a the public outcry about the boy's death.
However a tribunal found the authority acted reasonably because of serious failings in the care they provided.
(BMcN/GK)
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Shoesmith Wins Appeal Over Baby P Sacking
Having won an appeal following her sacking over the death of Baby Peter in 2007, ex-children's services director, Sharon Shoesmith has said she is "thrilled". Ms Shoesmith challenged the High Court ruling that cleared Ed Balls, former children's secretary, and Haringey Council for acting unlawfully.
Shoesmith Wins Appeal Over Baby P Sacking
Having won an appeal following her sacking over the death of Baby Peter in 2007, ex-children's services director, Sharon Shoesmith has said she is "thrilled". Ms Shoesmith challenged the High Court ruling that cleared Ed Balls, former children's secretary, and Haringey Council for acting unlawfully.
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