# Lord Laming, child safety reformer after Climbié inquiry, dies

Lord Laming, the British social worker and Labour peer who led the landmark inquiry into the murder of Victoria Climbié, has died. His recommendations reshaped child protection practices and mandatory reporting in the UK. The obituary highlights his enduring impact on social services and safeguarding policy.

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## Sources

### Health
- [The Guardian Health](https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/aug/07/lord-laming-obituary) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:12:21 GMT