AS previously reported by the Daily Echo, Nico’s death has already been the subject of a Serious Case Review where the authorities examine their role in cases where children have died or have been seriously injured.

In it the Local Safeguarding Children’s Board (LSCB) revealed a number of flaws including lapses in how agencies shared information and a lack of how much healthcare workers inquired into the background of not only Mr Baldelli but also Ms Maynard.

She had a history of mental health difficulties and had previously been admitted to hospital for self harming.

During the family court proceedings a text was read out which was sent from her to Mr Baldelli.

It said: “Come and save me from the hooded dwarf and his accomplice. They are killing me slowly with their crying. Help.”

The report also highlighted how there was a complete absence of monitoring of Mr Baldelli following his probation period after he was released from prison in 2009 after serving a year.

It was revealed how it was essentially left to Mr Baldelli to inform the authorities if he ever did have more children after he was released.

As a result the LSCB recommended a national register be set up to better monitor and track those who had committed violent offences towards children, in the same way sex offenders are tracked.

That recommendation has subsequently been rejected by the Home Office.

A Home Office spokesperson said: “This Government is committed to protecting vulnerable children and young people from harm.

“The police and probation and prison services already have access to a UK-wide database which helps them minimise the risk posed by violent offenders.

“Where police have concerns that a violent offender poses a risk to others, they can also apply to the court for a civil order which prohibits their access to certain places, premises, events or people.”