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Holyrood MSPs back new law raising age of criminal responsibility in Scotland to 12

By The Press Association8th May 2019News Scotland

Holyrood has passed legislation which will prevent primary school-age children from being treated as criminals. MSPs unanimously backed a new law raising the age of criminal responsibility from the current

Frightened Rabbit singer’s family launch mental health charity one year on from his death

By Douglas Barrie7th May 2019News Scotland

The family of former Frightened Rabbit lead singer Scott Hutchison have launched a mental health charity one year on from his death. His body was found at Port Edgar near

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

Rising knife crime linked to 40% real-terms cut across local authority youth services

By Henry Vaughan7th May 2019News England

Rising knife crime could be linked to cuts to youth services in England with some local authorities’ spending slashed by up to 91% over three years, new research suggests. Analysis

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

Hinds calls for evidence from schools on special educational needs funding

By Tony Diver3rd May 2019News England

Schools will be asked for their views on funding for children with complex needs, the Education Secretary will announce today. In a speech at the National Association of Head Teachers

NHS trust failed to properly care for suicidal teenager who was deemed high risk

By Flora Thompson2nd May 2019News England

A scandal-hit NHS trust failed to properly care for a suicidal teenager despite him being considered “high risk” and “grossly psychotic”, a court heard. Jamie Osborne killed himself on the

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

Charity to be prosecuted over teenager’s death at psychiatric facility in London

By Helen William2nd May 2019News England

A charity operating a psychiatric facility where a teenager was found hanged when it launched a programme of fitness and wellbeing is to be prosecuted, the Care Quality Commission (CQC)

Kate opens ‘game-changing’ £40M centre for young people’s mental health charity

By Tony Jones1st May 2019News England

The Duchess of Cambridge has opened a mental health charity’s £40 million centre which officials hope will be a “game changer” in supporting young people. Kate was described as being

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Holyrood MSPs back new law raising age of criminal responsibility in Scotland to 12

Frightened Rabbit singer’s family launch mental health charity one year on from his death

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

Rising knife crime linked to 40% real-terms cut across local authority youth services

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

Hinds calls for evidence from schools on special educational needs funding

NHS trust failed to properly care for suicidal teenager who was deemed high risk

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

Charity to be prosecuted over teenager’s death at psychiatric facility in London

Kate opens ‘game-changing’ £40M centre for young people’s mental health charity

MPs reject Tory bid to launch another national inquiry into grooming gangs

Elon Musk ‘knows absolutely nothing’ about grooming gangs, Jess Phillips says

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

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Holyrood MSPs back new law raising age of criminal responsibility in Scotland to 12

Frightened Rabbit singer’s family launch mental health charity one year on from his death

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

Rising knife crime linked to 40% real-terms cut across local authority youth services

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

Hinds calls for evidence from schools on special educational needs funding

NHS trust failed to properly care for suicidal teenager who was deemed high risk

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

Charity to be prosecuted over teenager’s death at psychiatric facility in London

Kate opens ‘game-changing’ £40M centre for young people’s mental health charity