LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Lucie Gates inquiry

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

16 Nov 1982

Year of production

1982

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Duration

00:04:50

Description

Report on the inquiry findings into the death of Lucie Gates, who died as a result of her mother’s neglect. The report heavily criticised Bexley Council and Social Services. Includes comment from Bexley Council leader Len Newton; Director of Bexley Social Services, Maniche(?) Revolsun(?). Male reporter not identified (poss. Kevin Murphy).

Contributors

Kevin Murphy?; Len Newton; Maniche(?) Revolsun(?)

Keywords

Deaths; Crime; Social workers; Social services; Child abuse; Inquests; Public inquiries; Administrative tribunals; Child welfare; Child care services; Lucie Gates; Linda Gates

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