Shepherdlass, this point was made on Question Time this week. One of the questions asked was if this had been a poor, uneducated family, would the other 2 children have been removed from the parents' care?

The question wasn't really answered because this is obviously a very sensitive issue.

Other questions about this case were also asked.

People seem to think that the interests of the child are the most important thing at the moment - other issues can be addressed in the future.