High Court backs Irish social workers in family court litigation
A woman who left Wales and travelled to the Republic of Ireland when pregnant after her first son was taken into council care is facing fresh family court litigation in
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Role of senior police commanders to be investigated in Rotherham child abuse scandal
The role of senior police commanders in the Rotherham child sexual exploitation scandal is to be investigated, the police watchdog has said. The Independent Office for Police Conduct’s (IOPC) Operation
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Judge decides mother cannot be told her estranged child has cancer
A judge has ruled to “keep the door closed” on a mother who has not been told her estranged teenage child has cancer. Mr Justice Hayden said a ban on
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Older children at risk of ‘slipping through cracks’ with neglect often going unnoticed
Neglect in older children is often going unnoticed, leaving youngsters at risk of slipping through the cracks, a report warns. It suggests that agencies can see neglected older youngsters as
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Report: Children’s Commissioner’s annual study of childhood vulnerability in England
This year’s 2018 vulnerability report tells us about the numbers of children who are growing up in England with vulnerability and risks that could affect their lives, wellbeing and life
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Caribbean reporter granted asylum in UK has baby son taken from his care
A Caribbean journalist granted asylum in Britain after saying he was at risk as a result of exposing human rights abuses by police has become embroiled in family court litigation
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Report warns most vulnerable children let down by system and left to fend for themselves
More than two million children in England are growing up in families where there are serious risks, a study has found. The Children’s Commissioner, Anne Longfield, said more than a
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Increase in number of young people struggling with loneliness, says Childline
Social media is contributing to a growing number of young people struggling with loneliness, a charity has said. The latest figures from Childline show that the NSPCC-supported service delivered 4,636
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Judge praises Welsh couple who have fostered ‘enormous’ number of children
A High Court judge has praised on a couple in Wales who have fostered an “enormous” number of children. Mr Justice Francis, who is based in the Family Division of
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Council granted injunction after social worker mislaid notebook containing sensitive information
Council bosses took legal action after a social worker mislaid a notebook containing sensitive information about families he was working with. Bosses at Derby City Council discovered that Gideon Zeti’s
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