An elderly Glasgow couple convicted of severe abuse against six foster children, including forced confinement and starvation, have sparked calls for reform in the UK’s foster care system.

An elderly Glasgow couple, Douglas and Barbara Daniel, have been convicted of severe historical abuse against six foster children they cared for, with court hearings describing their home as a "house of horrors." The children, aged four to 14, endured prolonged physical and psychological abuse, including being forced into an animal pen, made to stand while geese pecked at them, and deprived of food, with one given cow tongue meant for ferrets. The abuse occurred over an extended period, leaving lasting trauma. The case has drawn national attention to vulnerabilities in the UK foster care system, prompting calls for stricter oversight, background checks, and improved monitoring to protect vulnerable children. Sentencing is pending.