Summary
Douglas Daniel and his wife Barbara were found guilty of abusing children in their care from 1986 to 1991. Before becoming foster carers, Douglas had 26 convictions for crimes including theft and housebreaking. The case has raised questions about the foster care approval process and how such individuals were allowed to care for children.
Key Facts
- Douglas Daniel had 26 convictions before he became a foster carer.
- The Daniels started fostering children in 1986 despite Douglas's criminal history.
- They were found guilty of abusing six children between 1986 and 1991.
- The abuse included locking children in rooms and putting them in animal pens.
- The couple claimed to have fostered a total of 100 children.
- A victim, whose name was changed to Lynn, described the abuse she suffered, including being put in a makeshift cell.
- A Glasgow City Council spokesperson said they are investigating how the approval process allowed this situation.
- Douglas Daniel used the alias Douglas Duncan and had convictions for various crimes, including theft and handling stolen goods, before fostering.
