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Our focus in this response, on behalf of our members, is on the implications for the social work profession, social workers, and on the potential impact on the children and families served by the profession.

A key area of concern is the definition of ‘deprivation of liberty’ being used in the draft Code which appears to deviate from that laid out in case law

The Bill was published last month following the UK Government’s consultation on reform of the Human Rights Act.

As trade unionists and social workers we cannot settle for legislation that would unabashedly offer us less rights and protection.

Kerri Prince, BASW UK Public Affairs Lead, provides an update from Westminster

Julia Ross outlines her vision and objectives as the new chair of BASW, the UK’s independent voice for social work.

Allison Hulmes, BASW Cymru National Director, reflects on Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month 2022

These legislative proposals will roll back human rights rather than uphold them.

This legislation criminalises the way of life of Gypsy and Traveller communities - and we also have major concerns around changes to the right to protest.

Wales has implemented new laws on ending the physical punishment of children, and England needs to enact similar legislative changes.