[quote TibetanTerrah]@Cocomarine considering the CPS can barely bring a rape trial to court, I'm unsure how this case has got this far to suggest 'neglect' via obesity or otherwise during the height of covid, expecting parents to presumably lift and sponge bath a morbidly obese, physically and mental disabled teen and treat her ulcers with - probably - little to no outside help.
It raised a number of questions in my head which MN can be useful to get ideas about - when they're not sniping... Like at what point does childhood obesity become neglect? And where is the line between 'failure to cope' and 'wilful neglect'?
They obviously think they have enough evidence to prosecute successfully. It was the wider implications I was thinking about really.[/quote]
I think that the Dailly Mail are obviously focussing on the most emotive element. But did state, The charge also states 'nor did they ensure she got enough exercise, was in a hygienic condition, had a safe and hygienic environment, her physical health was maintained, or that reasonable medical help was sought.' This suggests the issues were bigger than diet and exercise. And again call into question the inactions of school, medical professionals and social services