Statement on yesterday’s ruling by the Court of Appeal on removing safeguards for children in care

Wednesday 25 Nov 2020 @ 13:38
Children’s Commissioner

Anne Longfield, yesterday responded to the ruling by the Court of Appeal on removing safeguards for children in care

She yesterday said:

“I am delighted that the Court of Appeal has recognised the vital importance of the voice of the child in care in decisions taken that affect them – including, and I would argue especially, during a pandemic.

“We will now be seeking reassurances from the Department for Education about how this won’t be repeated in the future.”

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Channel website: https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/

Original article link: https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/2020/11/24/statement-on-todays-ruling-by-the-court-of-appeal-on-removing-safeguards-for-children-in-care/

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