Climbie: Court reports

Guilty verdicts in Anna Climbie case
The two people accused of killing eight year old Anna Climbie have been found guilty of murder at the Old Bailey today. Marie Kouao and Carl Manning were sentenced to life.
Jan 12, 2001

Hutton attacks system that slammed door in Anna`s face
Reactions to verdicts in Anna Climbie case. John Hutton, health minister, said: “This is a sickening case of violence against children.
Jan 12, 2001

Killers of Anna Climbie given life sentences
Government announces independent statutory inquiry and places Haringey social services under special measures (new version of story).
Jan 12, 2001
Comment – Anna’s tragedy
This is a terrible week for child protection services. The death of Anna Climbie is profoundly disturbing and the cruelty of it taints us all.
Jan 11, 2001

Inquiry to follow Anna Climbie verdict
A government inquiry was expected to be launched this week into how social services departments and police failed to protect an eight-year-old girl from a life of cruelty and neglect by her adoptive mother and boyfriend.
Jan 11, 2001

Jury in Anna Climbie case adjourns for fourth night
The Old Bailey jury in the Anna Climbie case adjourned for a fourth night on Thursday.
Jan 11, 2001
Child who died ‘was not at risk of harm’ court is told
A social worker told the Old Bailey last week how her department sent eight-year-old Anna Climbie home to the couple now accused of her murder, although doctors and nurses suspected the child was being abused.
Dec 7, 2000

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