Sara Shafiq- a life surrounded by risk

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About this episode:

In this podcast, we review the safeguarding failures related to the abuse of Sara Shafiq. Listeners should be aware, this podcast includes content discussing domestic abuse and child death.

Authors: Sam Preston & Sara Spinks

Publish date: 11 Jan 2026

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