AN MSP has called for an independent inquiry into the death of toddler Declan Hainey.
Declan died on an undisclosed date at a flat in Bruce Road, Paisley. His decomposed body was found in March 2010.
His mother was found guilty of murder, but the 38-year-old was freed last week after the Court of Criminal Appeal ruled a miscarriage of justice had taken place and quashed the conviction.
The Crown said it would apply to the Sheriff Court to hold a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the youngster's death.
West Of Scotland MSP Neil Bibby said: "I have continuously called for a full independent inquiry into the tragic death of Declan Hainey.
"The system has failed Declan and we need a full inquiry to establish why. Why were warning bells ignored? Why was early intervention not taken?
"I hope a Fatal Accident Inquiry will happen soon. We need to know the answers to these and many other questions."
A significant case review into health and social work staff involvement in Declan and his mother's lives has already been held.
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