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Inquest hears missed chances to save girl linked to family's beliefs

Original: ‘Lack of curiosity’ about family’s religious beliefs was ‘missed opportunity’ to save eight-year-old, inquest hears By A

A coronial inquest into the death of eight-year-old Elizabeth Struh has heard that officials' 'lack of curiosity' about her family's religious beliefs represented a 'missed opportunity' to save her. The coroner says she is considering adopting recommendations from Victoria's inquiry into cults as the investigation into the girl's death continues. The case has raised questions about how authorities engage with families holding extreme or insular belief systems.

Why now: The inquest's finding that authorities failed to probe the family's religious beliefs has renewed debate about child protection and cult-related risks.

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• ‘Lack of curiosity’ about family’s religious beliefs was ‘missed opportunity’ to save eight-year-old, inquest hears By Andrew Messenger Coroner says she’s considering adopting recommendations from Victoria’s cults inquiry as investigation into Elizabeth Struh’s death continues… · guardianfeeds@rssfeed.media

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