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The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS) has been the subject of much criticism and pressure in recent years. The latest is the judgment of the High Court. After concerns about the safety of a guardian’s recommendations were brought to the attention of CAFCASS, it negotiated a change of guardian and later obtained the court’s approval. This judgement criticised the process and made it clear that only the court has the power to appoint and remove guardians.
There are further messages applicable to all practitioners: the court was particularly concerned about the lack of transparency in this case. There were times where the parents were unaware of the discussions going on between CAFCASS and the local authority. As ever, in future where there is a difference of opinion, the matter needs to be openly explored. Any meetings at which a family’s future is being decided must be conducted openly and with the parents able to participate.
On 17 March 2020 a report by Clive Sheldon QC was published. He had been appointed by the FA back in December 2016 to carry out an independent review into allegations of sexual abuse by coaches and scouts working in youth football between 1970 and 2005.
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The Debt Respite Scheme (Breathing Space Moratorium and Mental Health Crisis Moratorium) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020 is due to come into force on 4 May 2021. It’s a snappy title but what exactly is it?
In June 2020 the University of Birmingham published a research briefing exploring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on child protection practice.
Nazareth Care Charitable Trust which operates a care home in Bonnyrigg, Scotland, recently received a fine after a resident at one of its care homes suffered a fatal injury after falling down a flight of stairs.
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