Care Inspectorate faces scrutiny after a 2023 child death report cited failures in the care system; it regulates social work/care in Scotland and has a comparable role in Wales and Flanders.
The Scotsman reports that a mother alleges repeated failures in her son James's care, culminating in his death after multiple placements and limited contact with family. The Guardian covers survivors of forced adoption and their calls for redress, with personal testimonies about loss and ongoing trauma. Letters reflect continued debate over adoption policies.