Arabic version: العائلات تطالب بالمساءلة من الوكالات في تحقيق ساوثبورت

Families of three girls murdered in Southport have threatened to publicly name police and social workers if disciplinary actions are not taken against those responsible for their failures. According to BBC News, lawyer Chris Walker, representing the families, stated that the agencies involved in the case exhibited unacceptable behavior leading to the tragic incident.

The girls, aged six to nine, were killed by 17-year-old Axel Rudakubana at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in June 2024. A recent public inquiry revealed significant failings from parental figures and local authorities, describing a chaotic series of referrals and assessments that failed to prevent the attack, which was deemed both predictable and preventable.

Walker has identified five key agencies that he believes are primarily responsible: Prevent, Lancashire Police, Lancashire Social Services, CAMHS, and FCAMHS. He expressed readiness to disclose the names of individuals from these organizations if satisfactory disciplinary measures are not enforced.

The inquiry’s findings highlighted a lack of accountability among the agencies involved, with no entity accepting responsibility for managing the risk posed by Rudakubana, whose autism was misused as an excuse for his past behavior. Walker emphasized the need for systemic change, stating that the current culture of passing responsibility must end.

As the inquiry progresses into its second phase, set to report in Spring 2027, it will focus on how to better identify and manage risks associated with individuals fixated on extreme violence. Walker stressed the urgency for action, stating that the families are continuously reliving their trauma with each new report, describing their experience as akin to living in a horror movie.