Christou & Anor v London Borough of Haringey [2013] EWCA Civ 178

The appellant employees were both social workers responsible for the care of "Baby P", who died as a result of chronic lack of care and abuse by his mother and two men while on the child protection register and subject to a local authority child protection plan. After the child’s death both employees were disciplined under the simplified disciplinary procedure and given written warnings. Following a public and press outcry, a fresh review of Baby P's case was undertaken by a newly appointed Director of Children's Services. Further disciplinary proceedings were then held, which involved reopening determinations made at the first disciplinary process, and which resulted in both employees