Grandfather of Sara Sharif urges his son to hand himself in
GuardianJUL 2023
Sara Sharif's tragic death must not be forgotten. The ten-year-old girl, whose life was marked by alleged abuse, was failed by those adults around her who witnessed her suffering yet remained silent. Society can't afford complacency, and must remain vigilant in protecting vulnerable children. Justice must be pursued to uphold every child's fundamental right to safety and well-being.
This tragic case highlights a larger systemic failure when it comes to children's services in the UK. Sara Sharif 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 — there's a need for a radical overhaul of these safety nets.