The destruction last week of the house where Ian Huntley murdered Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman may finally allow some residents of Soham to move on with their lives. But the implications of his actions for child protection work - and those of the agencies that allowed him to slip through their net - will be felt for years to come.
As Sir Michael Bichard gets to work writing his report after the completion of his inquiry into the mistakes that led to the tragedy, the children's sector wonders how his recommendations will affect the way they carry out their duties.
Andrew Cozens, president of the Association of Directors of Social Services, gave evidence to the inquiry on 16 March.
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