tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post4459968110373999167..comments2024-03-29T11:13:00.338+00:00Comments on Ambush Predator: The Ghost Of Victoria Climbié Is Restless…JuliaMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07844126589712842477noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-81935355635055094152011-10-14T17:35:40.706+01:002011-10-14T17:35:40.706+01:00No, no.
The baby was identified (as 'Diamond...No, no. <br /><br />The baby <i>was</i> identified (as 'Diamond') although in a picture on the wall of a 'Mail' photo, other children's identities were blurred out.<br /><br />The father's name appears absolutely nowhere in any news article about this case. It's definitely him.JuliaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844126589712842477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-86716874833009840592011-10-14T15:35:33.699+01:002011-10-14T15:35:33.699+01:00Uh, surely it's the baby who "can't b...Uh, surely it's <i>the baby</i> who "can't be identified", rather than the father?<br /><br />I know that in these days of comprehensive education grammar is usually ignored and you have to try to work out what people thought they were trying to say.<br /><br />But I think this is the only translation that makes any sense.Weekend Yachtsmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04262853091154005651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-50768749072857176292011-10-14T05:42:53.741+01:002011-10-14T05:42:53.741+01:00"Being white, middle-class (he's an archi...<i>"Being white, middle-class (he's an architect), and retaining the support of his heartbroken wife who had no reason to doubt him, he was identified from the beginning."</i> <br /><br />Quite!<br /><br /><i>"We hear of cases in London where the kids at a single school have 100+ first languages. Some will be languages with tiny speaker communities. "</i> <br /><br />Yup, I can fully believe it's a concern. But the fact that no-one considered the implications of not obtaining a third-party interpreter...JuliaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844126589712842477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-43592629228237718112011-10-14T05:40:48.153+01:002011-10-14T05:40:48.153+01:00"I've spent a lot of time in Accra over t...<i>"I've spent a lot of time in Accra over the years and never witnessed this method of feeding kids first hand..."</i> <br /><br />I wonder what the mortality rate is for this over there?<br /><br /><i>"Perchance because the GP studied medicine (perhaps even in the UK) and not 'holistism'...whatever that is? A GP's job is to treat patient's medical complaints not be a social worker."</i> <br /><br />Once. No more. Hell, since <i>social workers</i> aren't being social workers any more, why not?<br /><br /><i>" Mason doesn't rely on the hospital for her career; imagine how terrifying it must be if you are."</i> <br /><br />And that's how Stalinism worked...<br /><br /><i>"Polly Toynbee is probably tapping away at her keyboard at this very minute lamenting a lack of resources, blaming the proposed NHS reforms and cuts by the evil Tories."</i><br /><br />Oh, I'm eagerly awaiting the inevitable CiF columns!JuliaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844126589712842477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-69561349101744162152011-10-14T02:39:23.818+01:002011-10-14T02:39:23.818+01:00Just a small point here. For all the BS about mult...Just a small point here. For all the BS about multiagency work...clear lines of communication...best practice guidelines...culturally sensitive...alert systems...holistic working..leopardskin accessories etc etc, something is being missed which crosses culture, class and language. PLEASE DON'T KILL YOUR CHILDREN. If it's not too much trouble.<br /><br />Simple enough for ya?<br /><br />That is all.dr cromartynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-5374559818039237622011-10-13T16:52:08.493+01:002011-10-13T16:52:08.493+01:00Indeed, SBC: with so many obscure African dialects...Indeed, SBC: with so many obscure African dialects being spoken in London elsewhere, publc sector interpreting - where it's even possible - has become a racket aimed at creating work for wogs.AndrewWShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00196842185913965725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-41742298146152660912011-10-13T16:36:14.514+01:002011-10-13T16:36:14.514+01:00We hear of cases in London where the kids at a sin...We hear of cases in London where the kids at a single school have 100+ first languages. Some will be languages with tiny speaker communities. And there will, of course, be at least as many cultures for social workers to be educated about. But never mind, mass immigration enriches us all, doesn't it?<br /><br /><br />Talking of which, even the BBC gets worried when it comes to kids being imported so that witch doctors can use their blood: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-15280776Mr Grumpyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05317128956060393033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-56717085396048587752011-10-13T15:37:59.412+01:002011-10-13T15:37:59.412+01:00"many of whom will not be up to the job eithe..."many of whom will not be up to the job either. "<br /><br />Not only that but interpreters of african regional dialects and languages tend IME to be members of the COMMUNITY and be as biased and as un-impartial as the people under investigation.<br /><br />There probably aren't that many Brits who read 'Minor Ghanaian Dialects and Applied Feminist Theology' at Ox-wastrel-bridge....although I stand to be corrected.SBCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-2142235679963205182011-10-13T15:30:11.001+01:002011-10-13T15:30:11.001+01:00"Using family as interpreters in child protec..."Using family as interpreters in child protection inquiries should be avoided."<br /><br />- meaning that the taxpayer will have to fork out even more for interpreters provided at huge expense through an agency, many of whom will not be up to the job either. <br /><br />Aaargh. Is there somewhere where I can scream?AndrewWShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00196842185913965725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-73793983837048105792011-10-13T14:28:54.682+01:002011-10-13T14:28:54.682+01:00Another deeply shitty exercise in fudging and shif...Another deeply shitty exercise in fudging and shifting blame.Lynnenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-53844977466887131452011-10-13T14:00:24.950+01:002011-10-13T14:00:24.950+01:00There is only one key failing in every single case...There is only one key failing in every single case of child death where an authority knew what was going on and the child died anyway. <br /><br />That is that nobody...nobody at all, at any time, ever...STOPPED IT.<br /><br />Now...address *THAT*.Tattyfalarrnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-80898781234263559372011-10-13T13:56:10.881+01:002011-10-13T13:56:10.881+01:00BTW, earlier in the year a jury acquited Mark Brut...BTW, earlier in the year a jury acquited Mark Bruton-Smith of the murder of his child. <br /><br />There never was any evidence against him; he was just very unlucky and happened to be depressed. His own depression was used to suggest he 'might' have done something. I've no idea why the case was brought.<br /><br />Being white, middle-class (he's an architect), and retaining the support of his heartbroken wife who had no reason to doubt him, he was identified from the beginning.Woman on a Rafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08897415591130901416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-36404551023227605332011-10-13T13:55:12.152+01:002011-10-13T13:55:12.152+01:00Polly Toynbee is probably tapping away at her keyb...Polly Toynbee is probably tapping away at her keyboard at this very minute lamenting a lack of resources, blaming the proposed NHS reforms and cuts by the evil Tories.Foxy Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13492883615536847926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-17947876129171040392011-10-13T13:52:16.200+01:002011-10-13T13:52:16.200+01:00"insisted it was safe and totally acceptable ..."insisted it was safe and totally acceptable in her home country of Ghana."<br /><br />Looking at her picture I can believe that....fat evil nigger bitch. Hope she gets life but I somehow doubt it.SBCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-31844778373643409882011-10-13T13:50:05.436+01:002011-10-13T13:50:05.436+01:00I'll line up for the excuse about being scared...I'll line up for the excuse about being scared to be accused of racism.<br /><br />Bear in mind that Mrs Jena Mason, the golly case in Worlingham, was arrested on a Sunday night - not invited to attend an interview by appointment - and immediately was suspended from her job at the hospital on the mere accusation of racism based on putting a dolly in a window. <br /><br />The arrest - no charge - was enough to damage her. Mason doesn't rely on the hospital for her career; imagine how terrifying it must be if you are.Woman on a Rafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08897415591130901416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-67777385213075278552011-10-13T13:27:17.193+01:002011-10-13T13:27:17.193+01:00""Concern" about the GP's role ...""Concern" about the GP's role and ability to provide a holistic assessment"<br /><br />Perchance because the GP studied medicine (perhaps even in the UK) and not 'holistism'...whatever that is? A GP's job is to treat patient's medical complaints not be a social worker.<br /><br />Sure a GP should notify the relevant authority if he encounters evidence of a crime (Child abuse etc) but why do we expect him to provide 'holistic' assessments ?SBCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-13804666216423160512011-10-13T13:18:46.171+01:002011-10-13T13:18:46.171+01:00`including sharing information, collective analysi...`including sharing information, collective analysis and <b><i>decision making.</i></b>`<br /><br />as if....SNORKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-87905137429127034112011-10-13T12:49:46.445+01:002011-10-13T12:49:46.445+01:00If a method of feeding that can kill a child is pe...If a method of feeding that can kill a child is perfectly acceptable in her home country of Ghana, why doesn't she go back there ?<br /><br />I've spent a lot of time in Accra over the years and never witnessed this method of feeding kids first hand, but if she says it is normal, then it must be ...Anonymouslemminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04693377613554638959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-21546849104019342112011-10-13T12:49:15.965+01:002011-10-13T12:49:15.965+01:00Another furriner thinking they are still in some r...Another furriner thinking they are still in some remote place where they can do what they want because no one cares?<br /><br />No, wait, it's Waltham Forest... so , yes, no one cares.Nurse! 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