# Preston Davey: A System That Failed

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Podcast: [Manchester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/manchester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574135)
Published: 2026-06-18T08:19:21+00:00
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## Resource

The tragic murder of 13-month-old Preston Davey has ignited national outrage and a fierce demand for systemic change. Dame Rachel De Souza, England’s Children’s Commissioner, calls it a catastrophic safeguarding failure, questioning why hospital staff dismissed early signs of abuse and why social workers failed to act. She accuses the system of being manipulated by the adopters and demands an immediate, empowered Child Protection Authority to prevent future tragedies. With both adoptive fathers convicted, Oldham Council and Adoption Now are launching independent reviews—but Dame Rachel insists the state must take full responsibility for letting Preston down. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/cf5386678c1c8e16

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