Over the past few weeks, an Old Bailey jury has heard the harrowing account of the torture and death of 15-year-old Kristy Bamu. The case, which was still ongoing at the time of publication, involves allegations of witchcraft (all denied by the defendants).
Abuse linked to accusations of witchcraft and spirit possession might not be among the routine concerns of professionals safeguarding children. To some, it will sound like something from another century.
But a number of high-profile incidents have shaped media, public and professional opinion on the subject, none more than the case of eight-year-old Victoria Climbié. Her tragic death in 2000 was the catalyst for extensive reforms to child safeguarding in this country and led to the 2004 Children Act.
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