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System Failures in Phillips Children Case | Auckland News
A damning inquiry into the Tom Phillips case reveals how agencies repeatedly ignored red flags and failed to protect his children — leading to their 18-day disappearance before they were found. Justice Simon Moore KC’s report blames missed opportunities, dismissals of maternal family concerns, and a police strategy that underestimated the danger, ultimately costing precious time. The government has now formally apologized to the children, and all nine recommendations — including urgent reforms to inter-agency cooperation and child safety protocols — are being implemented to prevent such…
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