Negligent parenting - what protections are there for kids?

[markjmd]

Horrendous story about a woman who took parental incompetence to a whole new level, with tragic consequences:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-wes...

My question is, if any forum users are knowledgeable in the field - what systems are (or should be) in place in this country, that might have prevented this outcome?

[Eric Mc]

I presume this is the same story?

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

[markjmd]

You're right, I did look for an existing thread, but obviously not hard enough. Mods, please merge as appropriate, or delete