"The reports have details of the events, which are shocking to read but are necessary to publish in order to learn from them," he explained.
"The publication of these reports is not about apportioning blame but about allowing professionals to understand fully what happens in each case, and most importantly what needs to change in order to reduce the risk of such tragedies happening in the future."
He claimed that Haringey Council has made significant progress in safeguarding since 2007, when Baby Peter died, adding that all full SCRs would be appropriately redacted to protect the welfare of vulnerable children and their families.
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