North Tayside Liberal Democrats
Scott - SNP must act to prevent another Brandon Muir case
August 19, 2009 3:39 PM
Originally published by Scottish Liberal Democrats
Originally published by Scottish Liberal Democrats
Commenting as Dundee City Council publishes its report into the death of toddler Brandon Muir, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Tavish Scott said:
"The death of little Brandon Muir was tragic. He suffered appalling harm at the hands of those meant to care for him.
"It's absolutely vital that Dundee implements the report's recommendations.
"But this case isn't just about Dundee. The Scottish Government needs to improve the way it looks after vulnerable children right across the country.
"Thousands of children live with drug addicted parents and could be at risk. Back in March I asked the First Minister if he would review this.
"Alex Salmond refused to say if any of these cases were under review. But we need to know that the Government has identified all these vulnerable youngsters.
"We now need a categorical assurance from the First Minister that his Government is looking again at existing child protection cases in light of this report.
"The SNP has a responsibility to take major steps to prevent another Brandon Muir."
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