Grandfather of Sara Sharif urges his son to hand himself in
GuardianJUL 2023
Sara's tragic death must not be forgotten, for her suffering symbolizes a call for urgent reform to protect all children. Allegedly tortured and silenced, her young life was surrounded by adults who witnessed her abuse, yet remained silent. As a society, we can't afford complacency, nor does the notion that "reasonable chastisement" have any place in a world that values the innocence and rights of children.
This incident highlights a harrowing systemic failure in child safeguarding in the UK. She was failed by an overwhelmed, under-resourced, rigid bureaucracy, unable to act in time. Despite prior reforms and pleas for resources, children like Sara remain neglected in a crisis-laden system. Her death underscores a desperate need for accountability and a radical overhaul in safeguarding vulnerable children.
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