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Holyrood MSPs back ‘milestone’ laws to protect child witnesses

By The Press Association10th May 201910th May 2019News Scotland

Holyrood has unanimously passed new legislation that will mean fewer children have to go to court to give evidence. Community safety minister Ash Denham (pictured) hailed the provisions in the

Council halt plans to take children from couple who displayed gender identity issues

By Brian Farmer9th May 2019News England

Council social services have halted plans to take children from the care of a middle-aged couple. Social workers had raised a range of concerns including the couple’s attitude to gender

Judge approves council action to remove child from woman who was herself adopted

By Brian Farmer9th May 201916th May 2019News England

A woman who was adopted as a child must have her son taken from her care because she cannot meet his needs, a family court judge has ruled. Judge David

Government launch new £2 million scheme to protect children at risk of exploitation

By Nina Massey9th May 2019News England

Children at risk of being targeted by gangs or violent crime will get additional support from a new Government programme. Youngsters in danger of criminal or sexual exploitation will have

Injured child’s case to be reviewed after senior judges raise concern over outcome

By Brian Farmer7th May 20197th May 2019News England

A family court case centred on a child thought to have been injured by an adult caring for her is to be reviewed after senior judges raised concerns. Doctors found

Views sought over clinical pathway to improve support for child abuse victims

By The Press Association7th May 2019News Scotland

Healthcare professionals have been asked to give their views on how care and support can be best provided for child victims of sexual abuse. A new consultation will aim to

Actor accused of unlawfully keeping his son in Nairobi after family court dispute

By Brian Farmer2nd May 2019News England

A Kenyan singer and actor is unlawfully keeping his child in Nairobi after becoming involved in a London family court dispute with his British ex-partner, lawyers say. Shiv Singh Benawra

Boy moves home due to mother passing on ‘hateful feelings’ about father

By Brian Farmer23rd April 2019News England

An eight-year-old boy has moved home after a family court judge was told he was picking up his mother’s “hateful feelings” about his father. Judge Lloyd North decided the youngster

Criminal responsibility law must prevent children from being locked up, says MSP

By The Press Association17th April 2019News Scotland

The Scottish Government should take steps to ensure children are prohibited from being locked in police cells, a Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP has said. MSPs have been debating legislation which

Teenage girl put ‘at greater risk’ by police data sharing of information, judge rules

By Sian Harrison16th April 2019News England

A police force put a teenage girl “at greater risk” by letting a business forum know she was vulnerable to child sexual exploitation, a High Court judge has ruled. Details

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Holyrood MSPs back ‘milestone’ laws to protect child witnesses

Judge approves council action to remove child from woman who was herself adopted

Government launch new £2 million scheme to protect children at risk of exploitation

Injured child’s case to be reviewed after senior judges raise concern over outcome

Views sought over clinical pathway to improve support for child abuse victims

Actor accused of unlawfully keeping his son in Nairobi after family court dispute

Boy moves home due to mother passing on ‘hateful feelings’ about father

Criminal responsibility law must prevent children from being locked up, says MSP

Teenage girl put ‘at greater risk’ by police data sharing of information, judge rules

Former child abuse inquiry chairwoman urges Government to act over 2022 report

PM says ‘line has been crossed’ in row with Elon Musk over national grooming inquiry

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Tag: Child Protection

Holyrood MSPs back ‘milestone’ laws to protect child witnesses

Council halt plans to take children from couple who displayed gender identity issues

Judge approves council action to remove child from woman who was herself adopted

Government launch new £2 million scheme to protect children at risk of exploitation

Injured child’s case to be reviewed after senior judges raise concern over outcome

Views sought over clinical pathway to improve support for child abuse victims

Actor accused of unlawfully keeping his son in Nairobi after family court dispute

Boy moves home due to mother passing on ‘hateful feelings’ about father

Criminal responsibility law must prevent children from being locked up, says MSP

Teenage girl put ‘at greater risk’ by police data sharing of information, judge rules