It's a sad time for justice when the convictions of not just one but many people are being relooked at due to one doctor's overzealous desire gets out of control. In Canada, an inquiry coined the Goudge Inquiry started to look at the forensic pathology of infants and small children by a man named Dr. Smith. I suspect Dr. Smith had good intentions as anyone who hurts babies and children ought to be punished to the fullest extent but when that need is overcome by too much passion, innocent people begin to suffer.

The purpose of the Goudge Commission was to:

The Commission's mandate is to conduct a systemic review and to assess the policies, procedures, practices, accountability and oversight mechanisms, quality control measures and institutional arrangements of pediatric forensic pathology in Ontario from 1981 to 2001 as they relate to its practice and use in investigations and criminal proceedings.

The Commission will also review and assess the legislative and regulatory provisions related to the practice of pediatric forensic pathology between 1981 and 2001 and any changes in the above after 2001.

The Commission is to make recommendations to restore and enhance public confidence in pediatric forensic pathology in Ontario and its future use in investigations and criminal proceedings.

The Government appointed Senator Larry Campbell to chair an expert medical and scientific panel which shall report to the Commissioner and provide information and advice to him.

The Commission's mandate does not include reporting on any individual cases that have been or may subject to a criminal investigation or proceeding.

http://www.goudgeinquiry.ca/

Prior to SBS hitting me personally, I believed all I read in the news stories and didn't question doctors. Funny how one moment in time can change lives so drastically.