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Bishop of Lincoln ‘bewildered’ over suspension following alleged safeguarding failures

By Dave Higgens16th May 2019Uncategorized

The Bishop of Lincoln has said he is “bewildered” after he was suspended from office following alleged failures to adequately safeguard children and vulnerable people. Archbishop of Canterbury the Most

Rogue police officers jailed for sabotaging child abuse investigations

By Emily Pennink10th May 2019News England

Two rogue police officers have been jailed for sabotaging child abuse investigations at a “crisis-hit” unit. Former detective constables Sharon Patterson, 49, and Lee Pollard, 47, forged documents, concealed evidence

High Court judge praises tireless ‘coalface work’ carried out by social workers

By Brian Farmer10th May 2019News England

A High Court judge has praised the tireless “coalface work” carried out by social workers on behalf of vulnerable children, despite funding issues. Mr Justice Williams, who is based in

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

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Bishop of Lincoln ‘bewildered’ over suspension following alleged safeguarding failures

Rogue police officers jailed for sabotaging child abuse investigations

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

‘Government not gangs’ should decide who enters UK as 19,000 migrants removed

Nottingham triple killer care report a ‘horror show’, victim’s mother says

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Tag: Child Protection

Bishop of Lincoln ‘bewildered’ over suspension following alleged safeguarding failures

Rogue police officers jailed for sabotaging child abuse investigations

High Court judge praises tireless ‘coalface work’ carried out by social workers

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