2-year-old Lola James was murdered by her mother's boyfriend in Haverfordwest, with the report citing missed opportunities and inadequate processes in child protection.

A report by the Mid and West Wales Safeguarding Children Board has identified multiple missed opportunities to protect two-year-old Lola James, who was murdered by her mother's boyfriend in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, in July 2020. The report criticized inadequate processes, closed reports without sufficient detail, overworked staff, and missed visits, which could have uncovered the abusive environment Lola was in. The report acknowledges that even if these issues were addressed, it is uncertain if Lola's death could have been prevented. The board established seven learning points and 11 action points to improve future practices, including better staffing levels and information sharing between agencies.

August 01, 2024
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