The lynch-mob rage whipped up by The Sun newspaper towards her two years ago still blinds many from being able to assess the case of Peter Connelly's murder with any shred of rationality.
Our exclusive interview with Shoesmith reveals a woman unable yet to move on, still pursuing her case in the courts. There can be few people who have had to undergo such tests of resilience and mental strength.
Shoesmith deserves to be listened to. But this is not about pity. There is a wider public interest in the profound issues she raises, in particular on public accountability and multi-agency work with children and families. Indeed, for society's sake, it is imperative that she is listened to.
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