Children of childhood sex abuse victim removed from her care after ruling
A woman who was a victim of sexual abuse throughout her childhood has had her three children taken from her care after judges concluded that they were also at risk.
Read MoreA woman who was a victim of sexual abuse throughout her childhood has had her three children taken from her care after judges concluded that they were also at risk.
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Read MoreA 13-year-old girl with learning difficulties has been taken from the care of a social worker after a family court judge heard that social services staff had raised welfare concerns.
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Read MoreThe Government has been defeated in the Lords over plans to boost innovation in the provision of services to protect vulnerable children, which critics fear could lead to privatisation. Peers
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