Britain has a Dickensian legacy when it comes to repeatedly failing children, exacerbated by the deification of mothers. Britain's roll-call of shame has included baby Peter Connolly, beaten to death by his mum and her boyfriend whilst his dad was denied access to his son on the basis of false allegations. There was Daniel Pelka, starved to death by his mum and her boyfriend and Hamzah Khan, starved to death, then left to rot in his cot by his mother whilst his dad was denied access.