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Boy, 3, starved and buried by his parents became 'invisible' to child services, review finds

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Abiyah Yasharahyalah died in 2020 from a respiratory illness, worsened by severe malnourishment, rickets, anaemia and stunted growth.

Review of his family's contact with authorities concluded that there was a lack of curiosity about how his parents' culture and lifestyle might have impacted the toddler's wellbeing.

Parents Tai and Naiyahmi were jailed in December after being found guilty of perverting the course of justice, causing or allowing the death of a child.

Annie Hudson , chair of the child safeguarding practice review panel, said the review highlighted "how Abiyah became invisible and lost from the view and oversight of professionals". She added: "It evidences strongly the paramount importance of understanding what life is like for children, and not being distracted or diverted away by parental behaviour when considering children's safety and welfare.".

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