A child protection conference in Ireland was today examining the implications of an inquiry team’s report into the death of Victoria Climbie.

The parents of young girl who died of appalling neglect were preparing to give evidence to a public hearing which opens today

Eight Metropolitan police officers face disciplinary charges and one has been taken off operational duties after the Anna Climbie murder verdict.

A couple have been jailed for life for the murder of eight-year-old Anna Climbie, who died of hypothermia and neglect while in their care.