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The Systemic Failures That Led to the Tragic Death of 12-Year-Old Semina Halliwell
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The Systemic Failures That Led to the Tragic Death of 12-Year-Old Semina Halliwell

Written by John Barwell 21 February 202518 August 2026

The tragic case of Semina Halliwell highlights systemic failures in police, social care, and mental health services—failures that cost a vulnerable child her life and demand urgent accountability.

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