Research and analysis

Protecting all vulnerable babies better

National safeguarding practice review into the death of baby Victoria Marten.

• From: Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel
• Published: 12 February 2026
• Last updated: 15 July 2026
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  1. 15 July 2026

     Added a link to the government response.

  2. 12 February 2026

     First published.

Applies to England

Documents

Protecting all vulnerable babies better: national review into the broader safeguarding issues raised by the death of baby Victoria Marten

PDF, 958 KB, 93 pages

Details

This review sets out recommendations and findings for national government and local safeguarding partners to protect unborn babies and vulnerable infants at risk of serious harm.

It examines what happened to baby Victoria Marten and sets out national learning for the child safeguarding system.

The government responded to protecting all vulnerable babies better in July 2026.